Enteroanastomosis

Enteroanastomosis is a surgical operation in which two or more sections of the intestine are connected to each other by anastomosis. This operation creates a new intestinal tract that can be used to move food and remove waste.

Enteroanastomosis can be performed in various places in the intestine, depending on which part of the intestine needs to be connected. For example, enteroenterostomy is an operation in which two sections of the small intestine are connected. Enteroduodenostomy is an operation in which the small intestine is connected to the duodenum.

To perform enteroanastomosis, special instruments and materials are used, such as staplers, suture threads and biological tissues. After surgery, the patient must be monitored by a physician for several days to ensure that all sutures and anastomoses have healed properly.

In some cases, enteroanastomosis is necessary to treat intestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This operation can also be performed to create a new intestine by resection of the affected part of the intestine.

One of the benefits of enteroanastomosis is that it preserves bowel function and avoids the weight loss that is often seen with other treatments. In addition, this method can be used to treat complications after intestinal surgery, such as intestinal obstruction.

However, like any other operation, enteroanastomosis has its risks and complications, such as infection, bleeding and bowel dysfunction. Therefore, before the operation, it is necessary to conduct a thorough examination of the patient and choose the optimal treatment method.