“Intraoperative anastomotic leak testing should be performed to help identify an anastomosis at increased risk of a subsequent clinical leak.”45
“Routine testing of colorectal anastomoses reduces the postoperative leak rate.”49
The value of pressure-controlled intraoperative anastomosis leak testing has been recognized by experts in the field.8,21,22,27,31,53,57
“The Colorectal Air Syringes should be considered essential for use by every colorectal surgeon!”
