Single-layer continuous versus two-layer interrupted intestinal anastomosis: A prospective randomized trial

Annals of Surgery

Volumn 231, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 832-837

  Burch, Jon M ^a   Franciose, Reginald J ^a   Moore, Ernest E ^a   Biffl, Walter L ^a   Offner, Patrick J ^a  

^a DENVER HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ABSCESS; ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; HUMAN; INTERMETHOD COMPARISON; INTESTINE ANASTOMOSIS; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; OUTCOMES RESEARCH; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROSPECTIVE STUDY; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; RESIDENCY EDUCATION; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; SUTURE; SUTURING METHOD;

ANASTOMOSIS, SURGICAL; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PROSPECTIVE STUDIES; SUTURE TECHNIQUES;

EID: 0034036591     PISSN: 00034932     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00000658-200006000-00007     Document Type: Article

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