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Gastrointestinal viscerosynthesis with biofragmentable anastomosis ring
1Department of Surgery, University of Turku, Finland.
Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|January 1, 1992
Summary
The biofragmentable anastomosis ring (BAR) provides safe and standardized intestinal joining without leaving foreign material. Studies confirm its efficacy in colon, small bowel, and bilio-digestive surgery, with promising long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Innovation
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Biomaterials in Medicine
Background:
- The biofragmentable anastomosis ring (BAR) has been utilized in clinical practice since 1987.
- BAR facilitates standardized intestinal anastomosis, leaving no foreign material in tissues.
- Existing literature supports BAR's safety and efficacy in elective colonic surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review anastomosis techniques.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of BAR in various gastrointestinal surgeries.
- To present long-term results of BAR in colonic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of anastomosis techniques and current literature.
- Analysis of multicentre and single studies on BAR.
- Evaluation of long-term outcomes in colonic surgery.
Main Results:
- BAR ensures standardized intestinal viscerosynthesis without foreign body retention.
- Studies demonstrate BAR's safety and efficacy in elective colonic surgery.
- BAR has proven safe and reliable in small bowel and bilio-digestive anastomosis.
Conclusions:
- BAR is a safe and effective device for intestinal anastomosis.
- Long-term results in colonic surgery using BAR are highly promising.
- BAR offers a reliable alternative for various digestive tract reconstructions.