title: [Use of the Ravo bypass in high-risk colonic anastomoses].
abstract: The Authors report a case of high risk colonic anastomosis treated by intracolonic by-pass procedure. The technique of Coloshield application is described. Its use prevents fecal contamination of the anastomotic site and, in case of dehiscence, anastomotic fistula formation.
authors.affiliation: I Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Napoli.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Del Genio
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Landolfi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martella
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fantini
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D004239:Diverticulitis, Colonic / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: L'uso del by-pass di Ravo nelle anastomosi coliche a rischio.