Use of methylene blue dye to test for leaks aftert oesophageal anastomosis:is it reliable
| dc.contributor.author | De zoysa, M.I.M | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gunawansa, N | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2012-09-06T05:50:11Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2012-09-06T05:50:11Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Anastomotic leaks are an important cause of morbidity and mortality after oesophageal surgery. In most surgical units a contrast swallow is used to test the anastomosis prior to commencement of feeding. The objective of the study was to assess the reliability of using Methylene Blue as an alternative. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://archive.cmb.ac.lk:8080/xmlui/handle/70130/2914 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.title | Use of methylene blue dye to test for leaks aftert oesophageal anastomosis:is it reliable | en_US |
| dc.type | Research abstract | en_US |