Amna Javed Moeen, Karim Ullah, Imran Amin.
Comparison of Single Layer Continuous Suture V/S Double Layer Continuous Suture for Small Bowel Anastomosis - a Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;7(3):622-3.

Aims: To compare the efficacy of single layer anastomosis with double layer intestinal anastomosis in terms of complication like leakage and to establish a safe method of anastomosis. Material and methods: A total of 200 patients were included in the study. Patients were randomly divided in 2 groups (A and B). Group A patients underwent single layer anastomosis whereas group B patients underwent double layer anastomosis. Patients were followed up for complication like leakage. Results: In group A 5% of patients developed leakage on the 7th post-op day whereas 15% of patients in group B showed leakage on the 7th post-op day. Conclusion: Single layer anastomois is a better and safe technique associated with low leakage rates as compared with double layer technique.

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