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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 28, 2006; 12(16): 2497-2504
Published online Apr 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i16.2497
Published online Apr 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i16.2497
Table 1 Prospective randomized trials comparing the effect of mechanical bowel preparation versus no preparation on anastomotic leaks in elective colorectal surgery (n, %)
Table 2 Clinical studies utilizing sutures for fashioning colorectal anastomosis
Table 3 Clinical studies utilizing staples for fashioning colorectal anastomosis
Investigators | Study design | Number of patients | Leak rate (%) |
Detry et al[49] | Prospective | 1 000 | 3.5 |
Griffen et al[50] | Prospective | 75 | 2.7 |
Cohen et al[51] | Prospective | 26 | 3.8 |
Laitinen et al[52] | Prospective | 39 | 5.3 |
Baran et al[53] | Retrospective | 104 | 2.8 |
Karanjia et al[54] | Prospective | 276 | 11 |
Hansen et al[55] | Prospective | 615 | 1.5 |
Memon et al[56] | Prospective | 218 | 3 |
Table 4 Comparison of stapled versus sutured colorectal anastomoses
- Citation: NasirKhan MU, Abir F, Longo W, Kozol R. Anastomotic disruption after large bowel resection. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(16): 2497-2504
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i16/2497.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i16.2497