Low end-to-side rectoenteric anastomosis with single-layer wire.
A study of 41 cases where a single layer of 5-0 monofilament stainless steel wire is used for low end-to-side rectosigmoid or ileorectal anastomosis has shown satisfactory results. The procedure should be considered particularly where there is gross disparity between the sizes of the approximated cut ends.
D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D007422:Intestines / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
D013193:Stainless Steel