Bleeding from stapler anastomosis.
Three patients with massive bleeding after stapler-performed intestinal anastomosis are reported on. Two patients required secondary operation for control. The cause was mechanical instrument failure. Periodic in vitro testing is recommended as a preventive measure.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005763:Gastroenterostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000009:adverse effects*