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The word \u201canastomosis\u201d refers to a connection between two tubes or passages that would normally branch away from each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In medical terminology, anastomosis is when surgeons connect two tube-like structures inside the body. People may need anastomosis to join blood vessels or sections of the bowel.<\/p>\n

Here we look at the types of anastomosis and their uses. We also outline what to expect during and after anastomosis.<\/p>\n

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The term \u201canastomosis\u201d refers to a connection between two tubes or passages that would usually branch away from each other.<\/p>\n

Anastomosis in biology<\/h3>\n

Anastomosis occurs naturally in the body, where veins and arteries connect to transport blood around the body.<\/p>\n

Anastomosis in the vascular system creates a backup pathway for blood flow if a blood vessel becomes blocked.<\/p>\n

Vascular fistulae are abnormal anastomoses, where blood vessels join together through injury, inflammation, or disease.<\/p>\n

Anastomosis in medicine<\/h3>\n

In surgery, an anastomosis occurs when a surgeon or interventionalist connects two tube-like structures in the body.<\/p>\n

Examples include:<\/p>\n