Work

A break in the line: anastomotic leak triggered by a traumatic fall

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Anastomotic leak is a well-documented complication of anterior resection, a procedure commonly performed for colorectal carcinoma or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Multiple factors contribute to anastomotic leaks, often related to surgical technique or impaired bowel healing. However, blunt trauma or physical injury has not been widely recognised as a risk factor for this complication. This report presents the case of a 72-year-old gentleman who returned to the hospital with a severe anastomotic leak following a physical incident. This case aims to highlight the potential role of trauma as a contributing factor in patients with atypical presentations of anastomotic leak.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf125

Authors: Areen Hassan Haleem, Aiman Ibrahim, Amir Iskandar, Ian Farrell

Institutions: Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000