Table 2 Inclusion and exclusion criteria in the studies included for meta-analysis.
From: Single- versus two- layer intestinal anastomosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Author (ref.) | Year | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
Irvin (9) | 1973 | Resection with end-to-end anastomosis of the small or large intestine | NR |
Everett (10) | 1975 | Elective resection of the large bowel and end-to-end colorectal anastomosis | colo-anal anastomosis, extra-peritoneal anastomosis |
Goligher (11) | 1977 | High and low colorectal anastomosis following resection for carcinoma | NR |
Maurya (12) | 1984 | With bowel resection and end to end anastomosis only | NR |
Ordorica (13) | 1998 | Pediatric, aged between 1 month and 16 years | duodenum, rectum, enteroplasty or proximal stoma |
Burch (14) | 2000 | Requiring intestinal anastomosis | duodenum, rectum/surgeon's technical concerns |