Effects of chitosan on healing and strength of colonic anastomosis in rats

Citgez B., Cengiz A. N., Akgun I., Uludag M., Yetkin G., Bahat N., ...More

ACTA CIRURGICA BRASILEIRA, vol.27, no.10, pp.707-712, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 27 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1590/s0102-86502012001000007
  • Journal Name: ACTA CIRURGICA BRASILEIRA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.707-712
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

PURPOSE: To investigate whether chitosan application over colonic anastomosis line, provide reinforcement, and subsequently improve anastomotic healing.