title: [C-seal for prevention of anastomotic leakage following colorectal anastomosis].
abstract: The C-seal is a new product for prevention of anastomotic leakage following colorectal anastomosis. Anastomotic leakage is a much-feared complication of colorectal surgery, with an incidence of around 11%. The C-seal is a biodegradable sheath that is attached to the inner surface of the bowel, just above the colorectal anastomosis, with a circular stapler. Intestinal contents drain from the body via the C-seal. The C-seal can be used in stapled anastomoses at up to 15 cm from the anus and is compatible with all circular staplers. To date, 50 patients have been treated with a C-seal. Results are encouraging and therefore the C-seal is soon to be investigated under randomized study conditions.
authors: Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, afd. Abdominale Chirurgie, Groningen, The Netherlands.
authors: Annelien N
authors: AN
authors: Morks
authors: Klaas
authors: K
authors: Havenga
authors: Henk O
authors: HO
authors: ten Cate Hoedemaker
authors: Rutger J
authors: RJ
authors: Ploeg
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D017792:Surgical Stapling