What is anastomosis?
Anastomosis is a surgery that is performed to join two structures together inside the body. Anastomosis is most commonly used to ensure the upper and lower parts of the large intestine after together after removal of the middle part. Surgeons can also use the progress after the main surgery on the small intestine, esophagus, bladder or bile pipe. A specialized type of anastomosis is carried out when the damaged area of the artery or vein must be bypassed or if the blood vessels must be connected to the transplanted organ. Recent advances in tools and techniques allow operations to be carried out in a minimally invasive way using an endoscopic camera.
In the past, patients who suffered from colon cancer or serious inflammatory bowel disease, little surgical possibilities. When the entire large intestine had to be removed, the lower part of the small intestine was associated with a surgical opening in the abdomen. Was used colostory bag outside the body waste and the patient was rendered incontinentem. Ileoanal anastomosis procedures eliminate the need for external colostory bags and allow people to have normal, controlled bowel movements.
During the ileoanal anastomosis, the rectum is separated from the anal cavity and the large intestine is cut off from the ileum, the base of the small intestine. The surgeon then connects the ileum with the anal cavity using stitches and pins. The procedure is often performed endoscopically through several small cuts in the abdomen rather than a large open cut. The surgeon uses an endoscope to view the procedure on the monitor and to control accurate tools.
Similar anastomosis procedures can be used when part of the urethra, esophagus or small intestine should be removed. The upper and lower sections are either stitched or stitched together to maintain normal functioning. Patients who have a serious clogged arteries may be candidates for arterial anastomosis that includes breaking the damaged blood vessels to its naviggracefully and connecting to a donor container to bypass blocking. Most arterial procedures take place in the chest and neck, although special operations can be used to fix problems with blood flow in the legs, arms, groin or brain.
All types of anastomosis surgery have inherent risks, although skilled surgeons can minimize chances of main complications. If the sewn area is not properly secured, bacteria can be infected. Another common problem is excess bleeding or leakage of other body fluids. Surgeons usually plan frequent checks according to procedures to check signs of complications.