Surgical anastomosis

Surgical Anastomosis is a medical procedure that involves the connection of two structures. It is commonly used in gastrointestinal surgery to connect two sections of the intestine or blood vessels.

Definition

Surgical anastomosis involves the connection of two tubular structures in the body, such as blood vessels or loops of intestine. This procedure is often performed after a section of the intestine or blood vessel has been removed, allowing the remaining ends to be reconnected.

Types of Surgical Anastomosis

There are several types of surgical anastomosis, including:

• End-to-end anastomosis: This is the most common type of anastomosis, where the two ends of a tubular structure are directly connected.
• End-to-side anastomosis: In this type, one end of a tubular structure is connected to the side of another.
• Side-to-side anastomosis: This involves connecting the sides of two tubular structures.

Procedure

The procedure for surgical anastomosis varies depending on the structures being connected. In general, the procedure involves cutting the structures to be connected, then suturing or stapling them together. The goal is to create a leak-proof seal between the two structures.

Complications

Complications of surgical anastomosis can include leakage, stricture (narrowing of the anastomosis), and infection. These complications can lead to serious health problems and may require additional surgery.

See Also

• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Vascular surgery
• Suture
• Stapling (surgery)