Integrated anastomosis using the Knight and Griffen technique
Montori, A.; de Anna, L.; Masoni, L.
Il Giornale di Chirurgia 11(3): 101-102
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-9005 PMID: 2223471 Document Number: 353828
The widespread use of mechanical staplers in gastrointestinal surgery has recently resulted in a simpler and faster operative technique. The double-stapled anastomosis (Knight and Griffen, 1980) seems to further simplify the technique of colo-rectal anastomosis, with reduced risks of pelvic contamination. Moreover, this technique can be used to reconstitute bowel continuity following an Hartmann's procedure or to perform an ileo-rectal anastomosis. The results obtained in 21 patients treated by this technique are presently reported.