Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	120497
DOI	10.4240/wjgs.120497
Country	Italy

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Hemopatch® as a sealant in anastomotic and suture leak prevention in abdominal emergency surgery: A single-center case series
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Michela Zanatta and Marcello Donati
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Corresponding Author	Michela Zanatta, MD, Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania 95125, Italy. michela.zanatta25@gmail.com
Key Words	Sealant; Anastomosis; Emergency surgery; Leak; Prevention; Case series
Core Tip	Emergency abdominal surgery carries a high risk of anastomotic and suture failure, particularly in septic or malnourished patients. In this single-center case series of 36 emergency procedures, Hemopatch® was used as an adjunct sealant for anastomoses and sutures, with an overall leakage rate of 11.1% and no device-related complications. Although limited by the absence of a control group, these findings suggest that Hemopatch® may represent a useful reinforcement tool in selected high-risk emergency settings.
Citation	Zanatta M, Donati M. Hemopatch® as a sealant in anastomotic and suture leak prevention in abdominal emergency surgery: A single-center case series. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.120497
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Received	2026-03-01 08:40
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-01 08:40
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-05 09:00
Return for Revision	2026-03-05 09:00
Revised	2026-03-18 11:05
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-28 02:34
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-28 13:29
Articles in Press	2026-07-28 13:29
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