Chassin J L, Rifkind K M, Turner J W
Surg Clin North Am. 1984 Jun;64(3):441-59. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(16)43330-x.
Gastrointestinal tract anastomoses are safe to perform, provided that the surgeon has acquired the knowledge and skill to avoid certain errors and pitfalls. This paper illustrates important mistakes relative to esophageal, gastric, intestinal, and colorectal anastomoses, and includes methods for avoiding these errors.
