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. 1984 Jun;64(3):441-59.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)43330-x.

Errors and pitfalls in stapling gastrointestinal tract anastomoses

J L Chassin, K M Rifkind, J W Turner

Errors and pitfalls in stapling gastrointestinal tract anastomoses

J L Chassin et al. Surg Clin North Am. 1984 Jun.

Abstract

Gastrointestinal tract anastomoses are safe to perform, provided that the surgeon has acquired the knowledge and skill to avoid certain errors and pitfalls. This paper illustrates important mistakes relative to esophageal, gastric, intestinal, and colorectal anastomoses, and includes methods for avoiding these errors.

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