Infrared parietal colorectal flowmetry: a new application of the pulse oximeter. Is this method useful for general surgeons in preventing anastomotic leakage after colorectal resections?
Roberto Delfrate,1 Massimo Bricchi,1 Paolo Forti,1 Claude Franceschi2 1Surgery Unit, Figlie Di San Camillo Hospital, Cremona, Italy; 2Vascular Exploration Service, St Joseph Hospital, Paris, France Background: Anastomotic leak is a major complication of colorectal surgery. Among the causes of dehisc...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Dove Medical Press
2015-06-01
|
| Series: | Open Access Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/infrared-parietal-colorectal-flowmetry-a-new-application-of-the-pulse--peer-reviewed-article-OAS |