Small bowel anastomosis performed with the nickel-titanium temperature-dependent memory-shape device / 中华胃肠外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the safety and efficacy of compression anastomosis clip(CAC) for small bowel anastomosis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Forty gastric cancer patients undergoing total gastrectomy were randomly divided into two groups and received side-to-side Roux-en-Y small bowel anastomosis with CAC or stapler. The following parameters were recorded: small bowel anastomotic complication, first post-operation flatus and bowel movement, extrusion of clip device.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Neither group had small bowel anastomotic complications such as leakage or obstruction. The clip was expelled with stool within 9-16 days. Two groups had the similar results in recovery of bowel function.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>CAC is safe and simple for small bowel anastomosis.</p>