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Fibrin-based Biological Adhesives Prevent Anastomotic Leakage in Rectal Anastomoses: Prospective Multicentre Randomised Clinical Trial

Received: 30 April 2015    Accepted: 9 May 2015    Published: 21 May 2015
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Background: Fibrin-based biological adhesives are used for tissue adhesion improving the outcome of gastrointestinal sutures. The objective was to assess the effectiveness of fibrin-based biological adhesives for prevention of anastomotic leakage in high-risk gastrointestinal anastomoses. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was designed to recruit patients underwent a rectal resection surgery. A subgroup of patients with rectal anastomosis were recruited from 2 different hospital centres. Patients in which a biological fibrin-based biological adhesive was applied to the suture line (study group) were compared versus a control group under standard practice. The main outcome measures was presence or absence of leakage and need for reoperation. Results: Thirty seven patients underwent a rectal resection and anastomosis. In 21 standard practice was applied and a fibrin-based adhesive was used in 16. Fourteen patients (37.8%) had a clinical or subclinical anastomotic leak, 11 belonging to control group versus 3 patients in the study group (p-value of 0.04). Statistically significant difference (p-value of 0.048) in the need for reoperation. We found no association between the use of drains and anastomotic leakage. There were only 3 leaks in the group in which a drain was placed, as compared to 11 leaks in the group in which no drain was placed, but these findings were probably due to chance (p = 0.54). Conclusions: The use of these adhesives could not only reduce serious postoperative complications related to dehiscence but also improve the prognosis and oncological outcome of rectal and sigmoid cancer treatment.

Published in Journal of Surgery (Volume 3, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.js.20150303.13
Page(s) 26-31
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Keywords

Fibrin Tissue Adhesive, Anastomotic Leak, Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Randomized Controlled Trial, Spain

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  • Department of Surgery, University General Hospital Gregorio Mara?ón, Madrid, Spain

  • Department of Surgery, Southeast Hospital, Madrid, Spain

  • Department of Surgery, University General Hospital Gregorio Mara?ón, Madrid, Spain

  • Department of Surgery, General Hospital of Ciudad Real, Ciudad Real, Spain

  • Department of Surgery, University General Hospital Gregorio Mara?ón, Madrid, Spain

  • Department of Surgery, University General Hospital Gregorio Mara?ón, Madrid, Spain

  • Department of General Surgery II, University General Hospital Gregorio Mara?ón, Madrid, Spain

  • Department of Surgery, San Carlos University Hospital, Madrid, Spain

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