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Continuous single-layer gastrointestinal anastomosis: a prospective audit.

S Sarin1, R G Lightwood

  • 1Department of Surgery, East Surrey Hospital, UK.

The British Journal of Surgery
|May 1, 1989
PubMed
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This study demonstrates that a single-layer continuous suture technique using absorbable materials is a reliable method for gastrointestinal anastomosis, with low rates of anastomotic failure.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques
  • Surgical Audits

Background:

  • Conventionally, single-layer bowel anastomoses utilize interrupted sutures.
  • Continuous single-layer techniques have been historically avoided due to concerns of bowel end ischemia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit the safety and efficacy of a routinely used single-layer continuous suture technique for intraperitoneal bowel anastomoses.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of this technique over a 3-year period.

Main Methods:

  • A 3-year audit of 131 patients undergoing intraperitoneal bowel anastomoses.
  • Utilized a single-layer continuous suture technique with absorbable polyglycolic acid material.
  • Included patients with upper gastrointestinal resections, colonic resections, and emergency operations.

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Main Results:

  • Anastomotic failure rates were 4.5% (upper GI) and 6.2% (colonic).
  • Minor wound infection rates were 1.5% (upper GI) and 7.7% (colonic).
  • Overall mortality rate was 8.4%.

Conclusions:

  • The single-layer continuous suture technique is a safe and reliable method for gastrointestinal anastomosis.
  • This technique provides acceptable outcomes in various surgical settings, including emergency procedures.