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A Monaco1, G Moncelli, L Gastaldi
1Divisione di Chirurgia Generale del P.O. di Giaveno (Torino), Azienda Regionale del Piemonte, USL 5.
Minerva Chirurgica
|June 1, 1997
Summary
The biofragmentable anastomotic ring (BAR) offers a safe method for bowel reconstruction after digestive and colorectal surgeries. Initial clinical experience shows promising results in restoring intestinal continuity across various digestive tract anastomoses.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Innovation
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Surgical stapling is common for digestive and colorectal anastomoses.
- There is a need for safe and effective methods to restore intestinal continuity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the initial clinical experience of using the biofragmentable anastomotic ring (BAR).
- To assess BAR's safety and efficacy in restoring intestinal continuity after upper digestive and colorectal resections.
Main Methods:
- Performed 20 anastomoses in 18 patients (11 male, 7 female).
- Procedures included colorectal, jejunal-jejunal, gastric-jejunal, and ileo-colic anastomoses.
- Patients included those with malignant neoplasms (61.1%) and urgency procedures (9 cases).
Main Results:
- Satisfactory results were achieved in all performed anastomoses.
- The biofragmentable anastomotic ring facilitated bowel junction across diverse digestive tract locations.
Conclusions:
- The biofragmentable anastomotic ring (BAR) appears to be a safe and effective method for bowel anastomosis.
- BAR shows potential for use throughout the digestive apparatus for restoring intestinal continuity.