A Prospective Study on Single Layer versus Double Layer Anastomosis in Emergency Colonic Surgery in a Tertiary Care Hospital

ABSTRACT

Colonic anastomosis is mostly due to to primary colonic diseases like volvulus, carcinoma, strangulation, injuries and stricture .As a result intestinal ischaemia and gangrene develops and finally the affected bowel is resected and end to end anastomosis is done .The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and outcome of colonic anastomosis by single layer or double layer. Methods: 134 cases were selected for this study.69 patients were taken up for single layer and 65 for double layer anastomosis. Single layer anastomosis has a better outcome in terms of healing, less time consuming and minimal complications. Results: Single layer takes less time, post. Operative complications are minimal, duration of hospital stay is less and mortality and morbidity is reduced. Conclusion: Single layer anastomosis should be a preferred technique and a procedure of choice for colonic anastomosis.