Anastomotic Points

Anastomotic points are anatomical connections between blood vessels that create alternate routes for circulation, an important feature of the nervous system’s vascular supply. At these junctions, blood can be redirected through collateral pathways when flow in one vessel decreases or becomes obstructed, helping preserve oxygen and nutrient delivery to neural tissue. In neuroscience, studying anastomotic points supports the interpretation of cerebral angiography, the assessment of stroke risk and vascular lesions, and planning for neurosurgical or endovascular procedures. Their organization also helps researchers understand how variations in cerebral circulation influence brain injury, recovery, and treatment outcomes.

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Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Anastomotic Leakage after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy

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2025

Here, we present a protocol for endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) in the management of anastomotic leaks following total gastrectomy with esophagojejunostomy.

Development of a Murine Model for Femoral Artery Anastomotic Stenosis

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2025

Here we present a murine model for femoral artery anastomosis, offering researchers a valuable animal model to study and simulate vascular anastomotic stenosis. This development is crucial for advancing our understanding of the pathophysiology underlying this condition and facilitating more accurate and effective research into vascular diseases.

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An Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Designed to Minimize Anastomotic Complications and Optimize Conduit Function

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2020

We describe a novel intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomotic technique designed to create a large diameter anastomosis while simultaneously maintaining conduit blood supply to minimize the incidence of anastomotic leaks and strictures. Construction and orientation of the stomach conduit designed to optimize upper gastrointestinal tract function is also described.

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Evaluation of a Novel Laser-assisted Coronary Anastomotic Connector - the Trinity Clip - in a Porcine Off-pump Bypass Model

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2014

This paper describes a novel nonocclusive coronary anastomotic connector in a porcine off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB) model. This easy-to-use coronary connector has intrinsic potential to facilitate minimally invasive OPCAB surgery.

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The C-seal: A Biofragmentable Drain Protecting the Stapled Colorectal Anastomosis from Leakage

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2010

The C-seal is a biofragmentable drain protecting the stapled colorectal anastomosis. In this video, details of the manufacturing, deployment and use are shown.

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