Rectum and Anus

Question 1

What are the 3 main surgical excision approaches?

Answer 1

1. Transanal
2. Dorsal
3. Rectal Pull Through
   *Swanson’s pull-through combines anal and ventral abdominal approach*

Question 2

Which surgical approach should include an epidural block and is limited to lesions in the caudal 4-6 cm of the rectum?

Answer 2

Transanal

Question 3

Which surgical approach involves cutting thru the coccygeus muscle and levator ani muscle to approach the rectum?

Answer 3

Dorsal