Background Anastomotic leak (AL) represents a dreaded complication following colorectal
surgery, with a prevalence of 1–19 per cent. There remains a lack of consensus regarding …

BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leakage represents a major complication after anterior
resection of the rectum. The incidence of anastomotic leakage varies considerably among …

Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the choice of modality for diagnosis,
treatments, and consequences of anastomotic leakage. Methods This is a retrospective …

Objective: To examine the long-term oncological impact of anastomotic leakage (AL) after
restorative surgery for colorectal cancer using meta-analytical methods. Outcomes …

Objective: The aim of this randomized multicenter trial was to assess the rate of symptomatic
anastomotic leakage in patients operated on with low anterior resection for rectal cancer and …

Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a serious complication in laparoscopic rectal
cancer surgery, and risk factors for AL are not well defined. Herein, we conducted a …

Summary Background Data: The role of a defunctioning stoma in patients undergoing low
anterior resection for rectal cancer is still the subject of controversy. Recent studies suggest …

Background The dramatic clinical consequences of anastomotic leakage in gastrointestinal
surgery can be reduced by a diverting stoma or drainage of the peri-anastomotic area …

Background A defunctioning stoma is frequently created to minimize the impact of any
subsequent anastomotic leak after a low rectal anastomosis. This review evaluates the need …

Introduction Colorectal anastomotic leak, a feared complication, results in significantly
increased patient morbidity, mortality, and hospital resource utilization. The overall …