BACKGROUND/AIM: Anastomotic leakage is a feared complication in colorectal surgery. Postoperative peritoneal adhesions can also cause life-threatening conditions. Nanofibrous materials showed their pro-healing properties in various studies. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of double-layered nanofibrous materials on anastomotic healing and peritoneal adhesions formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two versions of double-layered materials from polycaprolactone and polyvinyl alcohol were applied on defective anastomosis on the small intestine of healthy pigs. The control group remained with uncovered defect. Tissue specimens were subjected to histological analysis and adhesion scoring after 3 weeks of observation. RESULTS: The wound healing was inferior in the experimental groups, however, no anastomotic leakage was observed and the applied material always kept covering the defect. The extent of adhesions was larger in the experimental groups. CONCLUSION: Nanofibrous materials may prevent anastomotic leakage but delay healing.

Biomedical Center Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen Charles University Prague Czech Republic

Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine Faculty of Medicine in Plzen Pilsen Czech Republic

Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science Humanities and Education Technical University of Liberec Liberec Czech Republic

Department of Histology and Embryology Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen Charles University Prague Czech Republic

Department of Nonwovens and Nanofibrous Materials Faculty of Textile Engineering Technical University of Liberec Liberec Czech Republic

Department of Pathology 3rd Faculty of Medicine Charles University Prague Czech Republic

Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen Charles University Prague Czech Republic

Department of Surgery Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen Charles University Prague Czech Republic;

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