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Innovative approaches for induction of gastrointestinal anastomotic healing: an update on experimental and clinical aspects

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  • Stefan Reischl

  • Dirk Wilhelm

  • Helmut Friess

  • Philipp-Alexander Neumann

  • August 15, 2020

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    Anastomotic healing fails in up to 20% of cases, leading to complications like leakage, sepsis, and potential death.

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    Animal studies, particularly with pigs and mice, are crucial for understanding the complex process of intestinal healing.

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    Intestinal anastomotic healing occurs in three phases: inflammatory, proliferative, and reparative, each with distinct cellular activities.

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    Innovative approaches to enhance anastomotic healing include stem cell therapy, matrix metalloproteinase inhibition, and individualized bowel preparation.

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    The intestinal microbiome plays a significant role in anastomotic healing, with certain bacteria potentially impairing or aiding the process.

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Innovative approaches for induction of gastrointestinal anastomotic healing: an update on experimental and clinical aspects

  • by Stefan Reischl, Dirk Wilhelm, Helmut Friess, Philipp-Alexander Neumann

  • August 15, 2020

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