Dilation of the stump of the esophagus and intestine with Doyen's intestinal clamp followed by application of lidocaine facilitates the stapling anastomoses
Kumashiro, R.; Kamachi, H.; Maekawa, T.; Sakaida, R.; Inutsuka, S.
American Surgeon 56(5): 308-309
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 2334072 Document Number: 358089
To avoid bowel tears on the esophagojejunal or colorectal mechanical anastomoses during insertion of the EEA stapler, we applied a local anesthetic to the stump of the bowel, then gently dilated the bowel with Doyen's intestinal clamp. This approach makes way for use of a larger cartridge and a more satisfactory anastomoses.