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Closure line-free anastomosis: a modified end-to-end anastomosis technique

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Anastomotic leakage is a severe complication of colorectal surgery. It usually occurs at two areas at risk of ischemia in the anastomotic configuration. We introduce a method that can remove all of the potentially ischemic areas, which is expected to reduce the incidence of anastomotic leakage.

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Acknowledgements

We would like to thank Dr. Fang Liu at Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute for critical revisions.

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This work was supported by Shenyang Young and Middle-aged Scientific and Technological Innovation Talents Support Project (RC190487); Cancer Research Fund Project of Shanghai Cancer Prevention and Cancer Development Foundation (C6001-013).

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute, No. 44 Xiaoheyan Road, Dadong District, Shenyang, 110042, Liaoning Province, China

    Yue Chen

  2. Central Operation Room, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital&Institute, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China

    Huan Chang & Qiuyi Wu

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YC performed the operation, HC edited the online video. QW explained the online video.

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Chen, Y., Chang, H. & Wu, Q. Closure line-free anastomosis: a modified end-to-end anastomosis technique. Tech Coloproctol 27, 159–160 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-022-02657-2

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