Preventing Clinical Leakage of Colonic Anastomoses with A Fibrin-Coated Collagen Patch Sealing - An Experimental Study

Background: Anastomotic leakage remains a major complication following colorectal surgery, with a largely unknown pathophysiology and limited treatment options. Previous clinical studies have revealed that many leakages on colo-rectal anastomoses remain subclinical. Prior attempts at prophylactic me...

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Main Authors: Tyge Nordentoft, Kathrine Holte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GESDAV 2014-08-01
Series:Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=29694