Techniques to simplify esophagogastric circular stapled anastomoses
✍ Scribed by Lary A. Robinson; Dr. Anthony L. Moulton; William H. Fleming
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1994
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 444 KB
- Volume
- 57
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0022-4790
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✦ Synopsis
Stapling devices for end-to-end anastomoses (EEA) have facilitated more rapid and reliable reestablishment of esophagogastric continuity following esophageal resections. Despite their ease of use, various intraoperative problems can arise, especially with the esophageal pursestring or the insertion of the anvil into the fragile, commonly contracted lumen. This paper describes various technical details that are useful adjuncts to allow creation of rapid, consistently successful EEA stapled esophagogastic anastomoses. These techniques are of particular value in the resident teaching setting. 8 19% Wiley-Liss, Inc.