In vitro comparison of a single-layer (continuous Lembert) versus two-layer (simple continuous/Cushing) hand-sewn end-to-end jejunoileal anastomosis in normal equine small intestine.
OBJECTIVE
To compare in vitro physical and mechanical characteristics of 1-layer and 2-layer end-to-end jejunoileostomy.


METHODS
In vitro experimental study.


METHODS
Adult horses (n = 6).


METHODS
Harvested equine jejunum and ileum was used to create 1- and 2-layer end-to-end jejunoileostomy specimens. Construction time, bursting pressure, and relative lumen diameter (anastomosis diameter expressed as a percentage of the lumen diameter of adjacent jejunum and ileum) were compared. Construction time and relative lumen diameters were compared using a paired t-test. Bursting pressure for anastomoses and control jejunal segments were compared using a repeated-measure ANOVA. Statistical significance was set at P < .05.


RESULTS
Mean (± SEM) construct completion times were shorter for 1 layer (21 ± 0.91 minutes) than 2 layers (26.71 ± 1.16 minutes; P = .005). Relative lumen diameters (percentage of jejunal diameter) were larger for 1 layer (77.67 ± 4.46%) than for 2 layers (69.37 ± 2.8%; P = .035). There were no significant differences in bursting pressures between the 2 groups and the control jejunum (P =.155) or relative lumen diameters (percentage of ileal diameter; P =.118).


CONCLUSIONS
One-layer jejunoileostomy can be created in a shorter time and maintain a larger anastomosis luminal diameter without compromising maximum bursting pressure when compared to 2-layer jejunoileostomy.
Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602, USA.
Wesley L
WL
Lee
Kira L
KL
Epstein
Ceri E
CE
Sherlock
P O Eric
PO
Mueller
Randall B
RB
Eggleston
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D002102:Cadaver; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*; D013537:Sutures