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Research Article
The Incidence and Mortality of Anastomotic Leakage after Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Author(s): Gabriel Popescu, Daniela Sala, Miana Gliga, Sergiu Ciulic, Radu Mircea Neagoe and Mircea MureșanGabriel Popescu, Daniela Sala, Miana Gliga, Sergiu Ciulic, Radu Mircea Neagoe and Mircea Mureșan
Introduction: Anastomotic leakage (AL) remains one of the most feared complications after colorectal surgery with high mortality rates, prolonged hospitalization, highly risk of readmission, finally generating important costs for any healthcare system. AL prediction and early detection are a considerable challenge for each surgeon as no wellestablished and reliable predictors and diagnosis protocols are currently available.
Aims: To determine the incidence and mortality of AL after colorectal surgery, with identification of possible predictors and improvement points in the management of this complication.
Material and methods: We included 431 patients with colorectal cancer who underwent surgical resection and restoration of the digestive tube’s continuity, at the 2nd Department of Surgery, Emergency County Clini.. Read More»
DOI:
10.7438/1584-9341-13-3-2
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