title: Ligature versus purse string for surgical stapled anastomoses.
abstract: Intraluminal circular stapling in gastrointestinal surgery requires a purse string suture which secures the bowel around the anvil of the head of the stapling gun before firing. An alternative method of securing the bowel around the anvil is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Australia.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Allsop
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D003250:Constriction; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques