Single layer gastrointestinal anastomosis vs Double layer gastrointestinal anastomosis
Anastomotic leak in high quality trials Odds ratio · patients with Bowel resection
Single layer gastrointestinal anastomosis showed no clear difference in anastomotic leak in high quality trials Odds ratio compared with double layer gastrointestinal anastomosis (moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- Single layer versus double layer suture anastomosis of the gastrointestinal tract 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes onlyOR 1.13 [0.42, 3.01]3 studies · 353 participantsModerate