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From: Persistent descending mesocolon as a vital risk factor for anastomotic failure and prolonged operative time for sigmoid colon and rectal cancers

Fig. 2

The characteristics of PDM in the CT scan. A CT Axis, PDM was defined as “the right margin of the descending colon located in the left renal hilum.” B coronal CT scan: the descending colon near the midline of the abdomen. C 3D reconstruction: the sigmoid colon shifted to the right side of the abdomen. D Measurement of various lengths at the IMA root level: a. length between the IMA and LCA. b. length between the IMA and IMV c. length between the IMA and marginal arch. d. length between the IMA and the colon

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World Journal of Surgical Oncology

ISSN: 1477-7819

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