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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

End-to-end versus end-to-side stapled anastomosis after anterior resection for rectal cancer J Surg Oncol 2009; 99: 75-79

Published: 1st January 2009

Authors: Brisinda G, Vanella S, Cadeddu F, Civello IM, Brandara F, Nigro C et al et al.

Conclusion

Seventy-seven patients were randomized. Some 11/37 end-to-end anastomoses leaked; nine needed a stoma. Only 2/40 end-to-side anastomoses leaked and none needed a stoma (P=0.005)

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