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Anastomosis

Anastomosis is a surgical procedure used to connect two separate parts of a tissue or organ. It is commonly used to bypass a blocked or diseased blood vessel, join severed nerves, or to restore the continuity of the intestine or urinary tract. The anastomosis is achieved by cutting and sewing together the tissue wal…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 33× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Anastomosis is a surgical procedure used to connect two separate parts of a tissue or organ. It is commonly used to bypass a blocked or diseased blood vessel, join severed nerves, or to restore the continuity of the intestine or urinary tract. The anastomosis is achieved by cutting and sewing together the tissue walls at both ends of the separated part. Its significance lies in its ability to restore the structure and continuity of a tissue or organ, and ensure the proper passage of fluids. Anastomosis can also be used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, urinary obstruction, and other serious health conditions.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 33 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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