Abstract:In combination with the biofragmentable Valtrac ring a newly developed purse-string suture clamp offers the possibility of performing intraperitoneal anastomoses of the small and large bowel without the need for stapling devices. During this experimental study end-to-end anastomoses of the descending colon were constructed in five pigs. One animal was re-examined on day 1 after the operation and the others were all sacrificed on day 21 after. None of the animals showed any signs of an anastomotic leakage. Litt… Show more
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