The C-seal: a biofragmentable drain protecting the stapled colorectal anastomosis from leakage.
Colorectal anastomotic leakage (AL) is a serious complication in colorectal surgery leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. The incidence of AL varies between 2.5 and 20%. Over the years, many strategies aimed at lowering the incidence of anastomotic leakage have been examined. The cause of A...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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