[One-stage operations for left side colon obstruction]

Abstract

A method of intraoperative lavage of the colon was used for the improvement of results of treatment of patients with cancer of the left colon. The method allowed performing one-stage operations and forming primary anastomosis. Incompetence of the anastomosis was noted in one case, no reoperation was needed. Postyopetrative lethality was 3.4%.