Fig. 4

Defecography of two patients at the 3rd month postoperatively (a → b → c shows the continuous movements of defecation). The new rectum showed good dilatation and contraction, and intestinal peristalsis was smooth. Moreover, with peristalsis of the intestine, the reticulum grafted behind the intestine (shown by the red arrow) was well deformed, helping to improve intestinal compliance