Fig. 1From: Poly-ϵ-caprolactone scaffold as staple-line reinforcement of rectal anastomosis: an experimental piglet studyRectal anastomosis with a Poly-ϵ-caprolactone (PCL) scaffold. (A) Trocar with scaffold. (B) Trocar and anvil connected. The trocar is halfway retracted, and the scaffold is in place. (C) Before activation of the stapler. (D) Stapled anastomosis with PCL scaffold reinforcementBack to article page