Intestinal anastomosis: A new method and a new instrument

A method of circumferential suture in end-to-end bowel anastomosis with a new instrument has been described. By its use a vulnerable aspect of bowel anastomosis, angle stitches, is avoided. The instrument is easily applied without special skill. By distracting the arms of the instrument the lumen of the bowel to be anastomosed may be increased, facilitating accurate suturing. This feature makes the instrument especially useful in small caliber bowel. There is no crushing of tissue with the use of the instrument. The valve effects produced by flattening of the bowel with the instrument make it unnecessary to use intestinal clamps to prevent spilling of bowel contents.