ReviewClinics in colon and rectal surgery2021
Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Anastomotic Leak.
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- The patient perspective on colorectal anastomotic leaks: A qualitative study.Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2026Article
- Palliation for Inoperable Infectious and Neoplastic Long-Term Surgical Complications.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2026Review
- Bedside endoscopic inspection of colorectal anastomoses in the early postoperative period: a 2-center prospective feasibility study.Annals of coloproctology · 2025Article
- [Anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery].Chirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2024Article
- Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as early predictors in patients at high risk of colorectal anastomotic leakage.The Journal of international medical research · 2024Article
- Overuse of Proximal Fecal Diversion in Colorectal Surgery.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2023Review
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Abstract
Chronic anastomotic leaks present a daunting challenge to colorectal surgeons. Unfortunately, anastomotic leaks are common, and a significant number of leaks are diagnosed in a delayed fashion. The clinical presentation of these chronic leaks can be silent or have low grade, indolent symptoms. Operative options can be quite formidable and highly complex. Leaks are typically diagnosed by radiographic and endoscopic imaging during the preoperative assessment prior to defunctioning stoma reversal. The operative strategy depends on the location of the anastomosis and the specific features of the anastomotic dehiscence. Low colorectal anastomosis (i.e. following low anterior resection) may require a transanal approach, transabdominal approach, or a combination of the two. While restoration of bowel continuity is encouraged, it is not infrequent for a permanent ostomy to be required to maximize patient quality of life.
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