Technique and safety of magnetic anastomoses

Aims: In the last few years many clinical studies were published examining a new technique of creating anastomoses, namely using magnets to perform different anastomoses (e.g. gastroenterostomy or bilioenterostomy). Our group examined the technical execution and safety of endoscopic gastroenteric anastomosis using magnets (EGAM) and the technique with a new potential therapeutic use of magnets for treating Zenker's diverticulum. Materials and methods: The EGAM procedures were performed with endoscopic and fluoroscopic guidance on biogenic specimen taken from slaughtered domestic pigs. Two coated rare-earth magne…