Miles' operation

Operation according to Miles is a method of treating colorectal cancer of the lower third of the rectum (or middle third). It is anal amputation' (including sphincter removal; perineal suture) with permanent sigmoideostomy.

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• Colorectal cancer - therapy
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References

• PENKA, Igor a Zdeněk KALA. Chirurgická léčba kolorektálního karcinomu. Onkologie. 2008, roč. 2, vol. 1, s. 12-16, ISSN 1803-5345.