title: Anastomosis of intracolonic bypass tube by the use of EEA stapler. An experimental study.
abstract: The intracolonic bypass is a procedure that prevents the gastrointestinal secretions and fecal contents from coming in contact with an anastomotic closure site without interrupting the intraluminal continuity of the fecal flow from proximal to distal colon. Experimental and clinical data have indicated that the intracolonic bypass can protect such an intestinal anastomosis in the presence of a maximal colonic loading, dehiscences and fecal peritonitis. An experimental technique of implanting an intracolonic bypass tube with the EEA stapler in the colon is described.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D008722:Methods; D013528:Surgical Staplers