Stapled anastomosis after colorectal resection for benign and malignant disease.
Low anastomosis using the EEA stapling device was performed in 60 patients after resection for benign and malignant colorectal disease. There were no procedure-related deaths. The anastomosis leaked in 11 patients (18%), and there was abscess formation in 7 patients (12%) in whom the anastomosis was performed 5-8 cm from the anus. Certain technical innovations are recommended to minimize anastomotic disruption.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003082:Colectomy / Q000401:mortality; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers / Q000592:standards; D013536:Suture Techniques