Application of collagen matrix in the prevention of anastomotic leaks following D2 gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y anastomosis

• Authors: Jan Pawlus , Jarosław Lichota , Tadeusz Sulikowski

Abstracts

EN

Esophagoenteral anastomotic leaks are one of the most serious complications of gastric cancer surgeries. Leaking anastomosis has a negative impact on patient's prognosis as it translates into increased reoperation rates, direct and indirect mortality, as well as increased risk of cancer recurrence. Literature contains reports on the use of additional measures aimed at preventing anastomotic leaks. Collagen matrices with tissue adhesives used to prevent anastomotic leaks following D2 gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y anastomosis have not been described well in Polish literature. However, international reports on such use of these materials are available. Collagen matrices have been successfully applied in selected patients undergoing total or subtotal gastrectomy at the Department of General, Minimally Invasive, and Gastroenterological Surgery. We hereby present our experience in a group of 6 patients presenting with anastomotic leak risk factors.

Keywords

EN

anastomosis; collagen matrix with tissue glue; gastrectomy; leakage

• Publisher: Index Copernicus International
• Journal: Polish Journal of Surgery
• Year: 2021
• Volume: 93
• Issue: Suplement
• Pages: 59-62

Dates

published

2021

Contributors

author

Jan Pawlus

author

Jarosław Lichota

author

Tadeusz Sulikowski

Identifiers

DOI

10.5604/01.3001.0015.6641

Biblioteka Nauki

58444074