Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the possible effects of red-ginseng on colon anastomosis healing in an experimental rat model.
 Methods: In Group 1 (sham), laparotomy and colonic mobilization were performed. Colonic transection and anastomosis were performed to Groups 2 and 3. In Group 2 (control), 2 ml of saline was administered rectally to all rats for 10 days. Group 3 (drug group) rats were given 2.5 gr/kg ml red ginseng extract rectally for 10 days.
 Results: The rats in the sham group had the highest bursting pressure and the rats in the red ginseng group had higher bursting pressure than in the control group (p

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