title: [Mechanical staplers. Our experience].
abstract: The Authors report their experience concerning 237 stapled sutures performed during 93 gastro-intestinal operations. Intraoperative technical advantages are described and improved postoperative courses are outlined; in particular earlier recovery of intestinal function, minimal rate of complications and 11-day average post-operative stay are reported.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile S. Croce, Mondovi, CN.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lucarini
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Barigazzi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cavalli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000601:surgery; D007902:Length of Stay; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers
vernacular_title: Suturatrici meccaniche. Nostra esperienza.