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Review
. 2014 Dec;27(4):156-61.
doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1394089.

Staple line/anastomotic reinforcement and other adjuncts: do they make a difference?

Richard Betzold  1 , Jonathan A Laryea  1
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Review

Staple line/anastomotic reinforcement and other adjuncts: do they make a difference?

Richard Betzold et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Since the development of the stapled intestinal anastomosis, efforts have been aimed at reducing complications and standardizing methods. The main complications associated with stapled anastomoses include bleeding, device failure, and anastomotic failure (leaks and strictures). These complications are associated with increased cost of care, increase in cancer recurrence, decreased overall survival, poor quality of life, and in some cases the need for further procedures including a diverting ostomy. Reducing these complications therefore has important implications. To this end, techniques to reduce the incidence of anastomotic complications have been the focus of many investigators. In this review, we summarize the current staple line reinforcement technology as well as other adjunctive measures, and specifically discuss the role of biologic materials in this realm.

Keywords: anastomotic complications; staple line reinforcement; stapled anastomosis.

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