The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the outcomes of emergency intestinal anastomosis after stapled and handsewn anastmosis. The main question it aims to answer are: Is stapled intestinal anastmosis is better than handsewn anastmosis in emergency laparotomy? Participants at surgical emergency unit: * Had intestinal anastmosis either by stapler or handsewn. * kept in hospital for follow up and detection of complications like wound infection and leakage. * Either discharged or managed according to the complications * Outcomes were compared between the two groups
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intestinal leakage
Timeframe: from one day to two weeks after surgery