A new technique for temporary transparietocecal ileal diversion in the prevention of anastomotic leakage in colonic operations.

A new technique of temporary transparietocecal ileal diversion in the prevention of anastomotic leakage in colonic operation is presented. The results of this new procedure, particularly with regards to the incidence of anastomotic leakage, morbidity and mortality, has been encouraging. There has not been a single instance of clinical anastomotic dehiscence in 73 patients in whom this technique was done. The postoperative course has been remarkably smooth. There has been no complications associated with this technique. This procedure is a simple and safe method of fecal diversion in planned colonic resections.