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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
Published on: October 29, 2014
The handsewn anastomosis after colon resection due to colonic cancer
M G Pramateftakis1, G Vrakas, P Hatzigianni
14th Surgical Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Antheon 1, 55236 Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece. mpramateftakis@hotmail.com
Aim:
The purpose of our study is to present the results of the handsewn single-layer interrupted extramucosal anastomosis following colon cancer.
Patients And Methods:
In the period between 1989 and 2009, 276 intestinal anastomoses were fashioned following colon resection using single-layer interrupted extramucosal 3/0 Vicryl.
Results:
The mean hospital stay was 8.2 days. Twenty-three patients had postoperative complications, and the total morbidity was 8.3%. Seven anastomotic leakages occurred (2.5%). The mortality rate was 2.5%.
Conclusion:
The single-layer anastomosis with interrupted extramucosal sutures after colon resection is safe and effective.
