Results: 25

End-to-end versus end-to-side anastomosis in the treatment of esophageal atresia or tracheo-esophageal fistula

ABCD (São Paulo, Impr.); 29 (1), 2016
Background: Dehiscence of esophageal anastomosis is frequent and there are still controversies which type of anastomosis is preferred to diminish its incidence . Aim: To compare end-to-end anastomosis versus end-to-side anastomosis in terms of anastomotic leakage, esophageal stricture and gastroesophage...

Colorectal anastomotic leakage at the University Hospital of the West Indies an analysis of risk factors

West Indian med. j; 62 (8), 2013
BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leakage remains a concern in general surgical practice. The significance lies in the resultant abdominal sepsis, related morbidity and mortality, risk of anastomotic loss, permanent stoma creation and the effect on local recurrence and overall patient survival in colorectal cancer...

Endoscopic management of anastomotic bleeding in the ileal pouch with staples removal and clipping

OBJECTIVE: Postoperative pouch bleeding is a rare but detrimental complication following ileal pouch surgery. It is usually self-limited, however continuous bleeding requires intervention. There is limited published data on its management. DESIGN: Ileoscopy via stoma for loop ileostomy and pouchoscopy vi...

Role of bowel preparation on colocolonic anastomosis: experimental study in dogs

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of colocolonic anastomosis with and without preoperative bowel preparation. METHODS: The study compared 42 female dogs (Canis familiaris), divided into 2 groups of 21 animals: Group I (control) - submitted to bowel preparation - and Group II (stud...

Resultados de la esofagocoloplastia en 37 casos atendidos en el Hospital “Calixto García” (1989-2002)
Results of esophagoplasty in 37 cases receiving attention at “Calixto García” Hospital (1989-2002)

Rev. cuba. cir; 44 (1), 2005
Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de los resultados de la esofagocoloplastia en 37 pacientes atendidos en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Universitario General Calixto García (1989 - 2002) con la finalidad de conocer el impacto posoperatorio, a corto y largo plazos. La complicación más f...