.... The experiment was terminated on the 8th postoperative day, and microangiography to assess revascularization was performed followed by assessment of perianastomotic adhesions. The rate of anastomotic failure as well as the occurrence of anastomotic failure over time highly depended on the severity of ischemia...

..., microangiography and histology. The submucosa technique resulted in a significant smaller scar with fewer necrotic areas (p < 0.01). It did not compromise the blood vessels in the knot area. This improved wound healing demonstrates that anastomotic healing does not necessitate broad serosal contact. Therefore...