De Palma staple to fix the tendon in stimulated graciloplasty

Dis Colon Rectum. 1998 Nov;41(11):1461-2. doi: 10.1007/BF02237068.

Abstract

Purpose: This new technique fixes the gracilis tendon to the ischial tuberosity.

Method: The De Palma stapler was used to fix the gracilis tendon to the ischial tuberosity in five patients undergoing stimulated graciloplasty.

Result: Successful fixation was achieved in all cases with good follow-up.

Conclusion: This is a simple method that could be adopted widely to fix the gracilis tendon to the ischial tuberosity.

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Muscle, Smooth / transplantation*
  • Surgical Stapling / instrumentation*
  • Surgical Stapling / methods
  • Tendon Transfer / methods*