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Anastomotic Leak Following Colorectal Surgery

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Anastomotic leak (AL) following colorectal surgery is a devastating complication. It is associated with high mortality rates, increased length of stay, and-in the setting of cancer-higher disease recurrence and worse overall survival. Further, it is associated with significantly increased costs, both for the acute hospital setting and the higher-intensity postdischarge care requirements these patients often experience. Identification of factors that prognosticate AL is important, as it may enable earlier detection and even patient optimization prior to surgery.

Source: Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery

DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1807727

Authors: Olivia Ziegler, Audrey S. Kulaylat

Institution: Pennsylvania State University

Language: English

Topic: Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4409912894

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