title: The handsewn anastomosis after colon resection due to colonic cancer.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of our study is to present the results of the handsewn single-layer interrupted extramucosal anastomosis following colon cancer.
  
  
  METHODS
  In the period between 1989 and 2009, 276 intestinal anastomoses were fashioned following colon resection using single-layer interrupted extramucosal 3/0 Vicryl.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The mean hospital stay was 8.2 days. Twenty-three patients had postoperative complications, and the total morbidity was 8.3%. Seven anastomotic leakages occurred (2.5%). The mortality rate was 2.5%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The single-layer anastomosis with interrupted extramucosal sutures after colon resection is safe and effective.
authors.affiliation: 4th Surgical Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Antheon 1, 55236 Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece. mpramateftakis@hotmail.com
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Pramateftakis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vrakas
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hatzigianni
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tsachalis
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Matzoros
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Christoforidis
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Raptis
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Roidos
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lazaridis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000209:etiology*; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques