The handsewn anastomosis after colon resection due to colonic cancer.
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.
Pramateftakis
M G
MG
4th Surgical Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Antheon 1, 55236 Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece. mpramateftakis@hotmail.com
Vrakas
G
G
Hatzigianni
P
P
Tsachalis
T
T
Matzoros
I
I
Christoforidis
E
E
Raptis
D
D
Roidos
G
G
Lazaridis
C
C
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