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Influence of long-term relative bowel rest on the healing of a left colon anastomosis
P Udén1, P Blomquist, H Jiborn
1Department of Surgery, Malmö, Allmänna Sjukhus, Lund University, Sweden.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|November 1, 1988
Abstract:
The influence of long-term relative bowel rest, using a low residue diet, on healing of a left colon anastomosis was experimentally studied. Retarded and diminished gain of postoperative anastomotic collagen and strength was found. The healing of the anastomosis was uncomplicated, however, and it is concluded that anastomotic integrity after surgery in this condition is safe.