Surgical stapling devices in veterinary medicine: a review
1Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4544, USA. ktobias@utk.edu
Objectives:
To review indications, benefits, and complications of surgical stapling in animals.
Study Design:
Literature review.
Results:
Benefits and complications of surgical stapling depend on the procedure performed. Use of surgical staplers does not improve wound strength but may decrease surgical time.
Clinical Relevance:
In patients at significant risk for intraoperative contamination or morbidity from prolonged anesthesia time, use of stapling devices should be considered.
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