anastomotic

Currently, no existing methods can reliably and non-invasively detect anastomotic leaks -- a life-threatening condition that occurs when gastrointestinal fluids escape the digestive system.

The Roman numerals indicate the body somites and the two figures are adjusted for comparison. ce, Cerebral arteries; sp, supra-spinal or medullary artery; c, caudal artery; l, lateral anastomotic artery of Limulus.

Table illustrating anastomotic circulation after ligature of arteries of lower limb.

The late Sir William Stokes expressed himself as in favour of ligature of the artery in Hunter's canal, combined with that of the great anastomotic branch, and quoted some successful cases to me.

Any spread of the process that may take place is chiefly influenced by the anatomical distribution of the blocked arteries, and is arrested as soon as it reaches an area rich in anastomotic vessels.