Pressure-controlled tube ileostomy after lower anterior resection of rectal cancer: a new type of protective stoma in rectal anastomosis

The PCTI can effectively inhibit the occurrence of grade C anastomotic leakage and reduce the occurrence of serious complications caused by anastomotic leakage through the FDE control by adjusting the cuff pressure and can avoid secondary reversal surgery. We consider that the improved PCTI is a safe and practical-surgical technique in protecting the anastomosis.