title: [Use of compression suturing device for colorectal anastomoses].
abstract: 78 patients with rectal cancer were operated on with the use of a new-generation compression suturing device for colorectal anastomosis. There were no complications and deaths postoperatively. Long-term follow-up revealed no contractures of the anastomotic zone. All patient demonstrated a satisfactory quality of life index after 6 months postoperatively.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Vlasov
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Vazhenin
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Plotnikov
authors.forename: Iu B
authors.initials: IuB
authors.lastname: Chinarev
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Spirev
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome