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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Main Authors: Morks, A, Havenga, K, Ten Cate Hoedemaker, H, Ploeg, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010