Assessment of anastomotic leakage: A Novel System for the Training of Surgeons to Perform a Tubular Anastomosis and Objectively Evaluate Anastomotic Leak

Authors

Nilson A. Salas MD, Baylor College of Medicine
Javier E. Sosa MD
Ismael Salas MD
John R. Boon MD, Baylor College of Medicine
Desiderio Avila MD, Baylor College of Medicine

Publication Date

April 2007

Abstract

Introduction: Dehiscence of the suture line of an anastomosis can lead to reoperation, temporary or permanent stoma, and even sepsis or death. Few techniques for the laboratory training of tubular anastomosis use ex-vivo animal tissues. We describe a novel model that can be used in the laboratory for the training of anastomosis in tubular tissues and objectively assess any anastomotic leak. [See PDF for complete abstract]

Keywords

laboratory training, surgery, medical education

Comments

Abstract #55.

Recommended Citation

Salas, Nilson A. MD; Sosa, Javier E. MD; Salas, Ismael MD; Boon, John R. MD; and Avila, Desiderio MD, "Assessment of anastomotic leakage: A Novel System for the Training of Surgeons to Perform a Tubular Anastomosis and Objectively Evaluate Anastomotic Leak" (2007). Advances in Teaching and Learning Day Abstracts. 54.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthshis_atldayabs/54