Do collagen fleeces improve colonic anastomotic strength but increase bowel obstructions in an experimental rat model?
A collagen fleece kept in place by fibrin glue does not improve healing of colonic anastomoses in rats. Moreover, this technique induces significantly more bowel obstructions in rats, warranting further study before being translated to a clinical setting.
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