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The triple-stapled colonic anastomosis

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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This study reports the preliminary results of a new totally stapled end-to-end colonic anastomosis in 11 dogs. This “triple-stapled” end-to-end anastomosis was performed with one circular staple line and two linear staple lines, eliminating the need for a colotomy or purse-string suture. The fact that the anvil and anvil stem of a new circular stapling device (Premium EEA™) can be detached from the frame of the instrument allows the anvil stem to be brought out through the proximal linear stapled colon. The trocar mounted on the main stem of the circular stapler allows the stem of the main device to be brought out through the distal staple line. Thus, a totally stapled colonic anastomosis is created after mating the anvil stem and main stem of the instrument. The new anastomosis was evaluated radiographically and at necropsy. The use of this technique resulted in no clinically detectable leaks, suggesting that it may facilitate the performance of anterior resections in humans.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Montefiore Hospital, 3459 Fifth Avenue, 15213, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

    Thomas B. Julian M.D., Ramachandra B. Kolachalam M.D. & Norman Wolmark M.D.

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Julian, T.B., Kolachalam, R.B. & Wolmark, N. The triple-stapled colonic anastomosis. Dis Colon Rectum 32, 989–995 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02552280

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