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The handsewn anastomosis after colon resection due to colonic cancer

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Abstract

Aim

The purpose of our study is to present the results of the handsewn single-layer interrupted extramucosal anastomosis following colon cancer.

Patients and methods

In the period between 1989 and 2009, 276 intestinal anastomoses were fashioned following colon resection using single-layer interrupted extramucosal 3/0 Vicryl.

Results

The mean hospital stay was 8.2 days. Twenty-three patients had postoperative complications, and the total morbidity was 8.3%. Seven anastomotic leakages occurred (2.5%). The mortality rate was 2.5%.

Conclusion

The single-layer anastomosis with interrupted extramucosal sutures after colon resection is safe and effective.

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  1. 4th Surgical Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Antheon 1, 55236, Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece

    M. G. Pramateftakis, G. Vrakas, P. Hatzigianni, T. Tsachalis, I. Matzoros, E. Christoforidis, D. Raptis, G. Roidos & C. Lazaridis

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  1. M. G. Pramateftakis
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Pramateftakis, M.G., Vrakas, G., Hatzigianni, P. et al. The handsewn anastomosis after colon resection due to colonic cancer. Tech Coloproctol 14 (Suppl 1), 57–59 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0612-1

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