The international surgical journal with global reach

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Biosorbable staple line reinforcement in restorative proctectomy and anterior resection: a randomized study. Dis Colon Rectum 2014; 57: 323-330.

Published: 16th October 2014

Authors: Senagore A, Lane FR, Lee E, Wexner S, Dujovny N, Sklow B et al. et al.

Conclusion

The rate of anastomotic leaks was not reduced in this trial that included 258 procedures: 11.4 per cent versus 12.6 per cent with no reinforcement.

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