There does however appear to be a definite trend towards worse short term outcomes for HEEA compared to other types of anastomoses, however a single study has demonstrated better quality of life and reduced hospitalisation at 2 years postoperatively in patients who underwent HEEA compared to those who underwent SSSA ( 69 , 70 ).
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Surgical Strategies to Reduce Postoperative Recurrence of Crohn's Disease After Ileocolic Resection.
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