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We used a dog model to test the safety and effectiveness of sutureless gastrointestinal anastomoses (n= 23) (end-to-end, end-to-side, or side-to-side) with the nickel-titanium double ring with temperature-dependent shape memory. Results were compared to conventional hand-sutured anastomoses (n= 5). Examination performed after 2 weeks' follow-up showed no leaks and no difference in return of bowel function between the experimental groups and the control group. Microscopic studies showed a complete epithelial lining and perfectly functioning anastomoses. We conclude that the nickel-titanium double-ring device may have an important place in the armamentarium of the gastrointestinal surgeon.
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Nudelman, I., Fuko, V., Morgenstern, S. et al. Gastrointestinal Anastomosis with the Nickel-Titanium Double Ring. World J. Surg. 24, 874–877 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002680010140
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