Key gastrointestinal surgeries: Intestinal anastomosis
April 1, 2006
By:
Karen M. Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS
,
Ryan Ayres, BS
Intestinal anastomosis is an important surgical procedure that connects two sections of the intestines once a diseased portion has been removed. A key concern is to prevent leakage at the anastomosis site and subsequent peritonitis, but this complication can be avoided if the procedure is done correctly and preventive measures are taken.
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