Pitfalls in the assessment of dysphagia by fibreoptic oesophagogastroscopy.

prevent anastomotic dehiscence after low anterior resection of the rectum: I found four leaks on X-ray contrast examination but none clinically, and none requiring re-operation. It does, however, reduce the morbidity associated with such a complication, and the tube ileostomy has the added attraction of not requiring a second operation. A V POLLOCK FRCS Consultant Surgeon Scarborough Hospital North Yorkshire Y012 6QL