The Mechanical Strength of Intestinal Anastomoses in Hypothyroid Rats

Intestinal wound healing is an essential process for surgical reconstruction of the digestive tract. Compromised healing - a multifactorial process — is considered a life-threatening complication, leading to prolonged hospitalization, decreased quality of life and increased medical costs [1]. Parameters for anastomotic repair and adhesion formation are mechanical, biochemical or histological, with the measurement of choice being mostly mechanical, biochemical or both.