The relationship between vasopressor dose and anastomotic leak in colon surgery: An experimental trial

Adanir T., NAZLI O., Kara C., Aksun M., Sozutek A., Sencan A., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY, vol.8, no.3, pp.221-224, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2010.01.004
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.221-224
  • Keywords: Colorectal surgery, Complication, Anastomotic leak, Drug, Vasopressor, Dopamine, TISSUES
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The effect of vasopressors on the healing of gastrointestinal anastomoses is still controversial. The purpose of our study was to research the relationship between dose of dopamine, which is used generally as a vasopressor in shock status, and anastomotic leak in colonic surgery.