title: Evaluation of the safety of end-to-end (EEA) stapling anastomoses across linear stapled closures.
abstract: An experimental study involving circular stapled anastomoses across linear stapled closures is presented. Although the staples were deformed, cut in two, and sometimes uninjured, no complications were found. These data support the use of this technique, which is currently employed in clinic practice.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004285:Dogs; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D004869:Equipment Safety; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000592:standards*; D013536:Suture Techniques