Hepato Gastroenterol
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Nov 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe value of omentoplasty in protecting colorectal anastomosis from leakage. A prospective randomized study in 126 patients.
Anastomotic leakage is a major cause of mortality in colorectal surgery. Several methods have been evaluated in order to prevent anastomotic leakage. To decrease the rate and severity of anastomotic leakage, omentoplasty (OP) has been proposed by several authors on the basis of experimental and clinical studies. A prospective, randomized trial was designed to study the influence of omentoplasty on anastomotic leakage after colorectal resection. ⋯ Omental wrap, with its mechanical and biological properties, seems to be effective in lowering the rate and the severity of anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery.