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- Title
Reconstruction of the jejunoesophageal anastomosis with a circular mechanical stapler in total laryngopharyngectomy defects.
- Authors
Schneider, Daniel S.; Gross, Neil D.; Sheppard, Brett C.; Wax, Mark K.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the use of circular mechanical stapler for reconstruction of the jejunoesophageal anastomosis in laryngopharyngectomy defects. It states the circular staplers are easy to use, offer a triple layer closure and possibly a shorter operating time with similar clinical results. It states mechanical staplers are commonly used for enteric anastomosis.
- Subjects
STAPLERS (Surgery); LIGATURE (Surgery); SURGICAL anastomosis; PLASTIC surgery; JEJUNUM surgery
- Publication
Laryngoscope, 2011, Vol 121, Issue S4, pS153
- ISSN
0023-852X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/lary.22030