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From: Outcome of extra mucosal single interrupted layer (EMSIL) ileo-ileal anastomosis in urinary diversions during open radical cystectomy

Fig. 1

Intra-operative image showing extra-mucosal single interrupted layer anastomosis for re-approximating ileum. 1a Division of ileal segment along with its mesentery for use in reconstruction using harmonic scalpel. 1b Two Connell sutures (4–0 vicryl) placed at mesenteric and anti-mesenteric borders of aligned segments of ileum to be reapproximated. 1c Interrupted sutures being placed 2 mm apart extramucosally on posterior and anterior walls to appose serosa of the ileal segments together. 1d completed single layer interrupted ileoileal anastomosis

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