Intraoperative irrigation of the colon and primary anastomosis: report of three cases

Chen, S.C.; Wang, S.M.; Wei, T.C.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association 92(1): 82-84

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0929-6646
PMID: 8099834
Document Number: 420760
Three male patients with obstructive left-sided colonic lesions received intraoperative irrigation of the colon and primary anastomosis after resection of the lesions. Their postoperative courses were smooth except for one patient with mild wound infection. Intraoperative irrigation of the colon is an effective method of facilitating primary anastomosis in the management of obstructive left-sided colonic lesions.

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