Adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells in gastrointestinal system anastomosis: a narrative review

Background and Objective: Gastrointestinal (GI) system anastomosis is an artificial connection procedure after a resection of all or part of the digestive organs. GI system anastomosis may lead to many complications, including anastomotic leakage (AL), anastomotic dehiscence, or stenosis. AL from anastomosis is one of the most important and fatal complication of any GI resection. Prevention of AL has been a hot topic of ongoing research for decades.