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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2013; 19(32): 5309-5313
Published online Aug 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i32.5309
Published online Aug 28, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i32.5309
Suture group (n = 47) | Control group (n = 63) | P value | |
Flatus (d) (range) | 1.5 ± 0.9 (0-4) | 1.5 ± 1.2 (0-7) | 0.809 |
Stool (d) (range) | 4.1 ± 2.5 (0-10) | 3.8 ± 1.7 (1-7) | 0.675 |
Feed (d) (range) | 2.8 ± 1.1 (1-6) | 2.3 ± 1.8 (1-13) | 0.103 |
Postoperative HS (d), (range) | 11.0 ± 5.6 (4-36) | 9.8 ± 6.7 (5-44) | 0.321 |
Complications | 4 (8.5) | 7 (11.1) | 0.656 |
Anastomotic leakage | 3 (6.4) | 5 (7.9) | 0.759 |
Conservative management | 1 | 3 | |
Reoperation | 2 | 2 | |
Intra-abdominal bleeding | 0 | 1 (1.6) | 0.390 |
Postoperative ARF | 1 (2.1) | 1 (1.6) | 0.390 |
- Citation: Baek SJ, Kim J, Kwak J, Kim SH. Can trans-anal reinforcing sutures after double stapling in lower anterior resection reduce the need for a temporary diverting ostomy? World J Gastroenterol 2013; 19(32): 5309-5313
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v19/i32/5309.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v19.i32.5309