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Techniques to simplify esophagogastric circular stapled anastomoses
Author(s) -
Robinson Lary A.,
Moulton Anthony L.,
Fleming William H.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930570411
Subject(s) - medicine , anastomosis , esophagogastric junction , surgery , anatomy , cancer , adenocarcinoma
Stapling devices for end‐to‐end anastomoses (EEA) have facilitated more rapid and reliable reestablishment of esophagogastric continuity following esophageal resections. Despite their ease of use, various intraoperative problems can arise, especially with the esophageal pursestring or the insertion of the anvil into the fragile, commonly contracted lumen. This paper describes various technical details that are useful adjuncts to allow creation of rapid, consistently successful EEA stapled esophagogastic anastomoses. These techniques are of particular value in the resident teaching setting. © 1994 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.