Experimental evaluation of a bovine pericardium‐derived collagen matrix buttress in ileocolic and colon anastomoses

Abstract

The use of a collagen matrix buttress derived from bovine pericardium in stapled ileocolic and colon-colon anastomoses was safe. Buttressed anastomoses showed greater bursting strength as compared to non-buttressed anastomoses in the immediate postoperative period in a canine model.