title: Errors and pitfalls in stapling gastrointestinal tract anastomoses.
abstract: Gastrointestinal tract anastomoses are safe to perform, provided that the surgeon has acquired the knowledge and skill to avoid certain errors and pitfalls. This paper illustrates important mistakes relative to esophageal, gastric, intestinal, and colorectal anastomoses, and includes methods for avoiding these errors.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D004064:Digestive System / Q000098:blood supply; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004868:Equipment Failure; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*