Juxta-anastomotic sacciform dilation: an unusual complication of colonic stapled suture.
The commonest complications of stapling closure in gastrointestinal surgery are dehiscence, bleeding at the site of anastomosis and stenosis. Juxta-anastomotic sacciform dilation following end-to-side circular stapling anastomosis of the left colon is reported as an unusual complication. The case highlights the need for careful technique in order to obtain all the advantages offered by staplers.
Department of Surgery, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Spain.
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D003106:Colon / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013997:Time Factors