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.
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.
Authors: D Raptis; I Mantzoros; M G Pramateftakis; K Despoudi; T Zaraboukas; G Koliakos; I Kanellos; Ch Lazarides Journal: Int J Colorectal Dis Date: 2011-11-09 Impact factor: 2.571