Emergency Intestinal Anastmosis

A Comparative Study Between Stapled and Handsewn Intestinal Anastmosis in Emergency Laparotomy

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the outcomes of emergency intestinal anastomosis after stapled and handsewn anastmosis. The main question it aims to answer are:

Is stapled intestinal anastmosis is better than handsewn anastmosis in emergency laparotomy?

Participants at surgical emergency unit:

• Had intestinal anastmosis either by stapler or handsewn.
• kept in hospital for follow up and detection of complications like wound infection and leakage.
• Either discharged or managed according to the complications
• Outcomes were compared between the two groups

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients admitted to emergency surgery and needed intestinal anastmosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients below 18 years old
• immune-compromised patients e.g. corticosteroids therapy, autoimmue disease