Poly-ϵ-caprolactone scaffold as staple-line reinforcement of rectal anastomosis: an experimental piglet study
Laura Lovisa Køtlum Petersen,
Martin Dennis Dursun,
Gunvor Madsen
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
Rectal anastomoses have a persisting high incidence of anastomotic leakage. This study aimed to assess whether the use of a poly-ϵ-caprolactone (PCL) scaffold as reinforcement of a circular stapled rectal anastomosis could increase tensile strength and improve healing compared to a control in a piglet model.
Method
Twenty weaned female piglets received a stapled rectal anastomosis and were randomised to either reinforcement with PCL scaffol… Show more
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