Table 8 Mortality Statistics in All Cases. In all intestinal sutures some type of so-called "aseptic anastomosis" was used. Today, when there are so many methods and instruments for such a ...

Follow-up visits consisted of symptom evaluations and upper gastrointestinal endoscopies ... circular staple cartridge used to construct the anastomosis was also an independent significant risk ...

The form of biliary complication is related to the type of biliary anastomosis (choledochocholedochostomy or choledochojejunostomy) and timing from LTx. Gastrointestinal complications in LTRs are ...

A bariatric surgeon should be consulted regarding the stability of the anastomosis, especially if dilation is contemplated. If an anastomotic leak is suspected, a water-soluble contrast study is ...