Erschienen in:
16.09.2016
Emerging Trends in the Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leakage
verfasst von:
Sami A. Chadi, Abe Fingerhut, Mariana Berho, Steven R. DeMeester, James W. Fleshman, Neil H. Hyman, David A. Margolin, Joseph E. Martz, Elisabeth C. McLemore, Daniela Molena, Martin I. Newman, Janice F. Rafferty, Bashar Safar, Anthony J. Senagore, Oded Zmora, Steven D. Wexner
Erschienen in:
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Ausgabe 12/2016
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Abstract
Anastomotic leaks represent one of the most alarming complications following any gastrointestinal anastomosis due to the substantial effects on post-operative morbidity and mortality of the patient with long-lasting effects on the functional and oncologic outcomes. There is a lack of consensus related to the definition of an anastomotic leak, with a variety of options for prevention and management. A number of patient-related and technical risk factors have been found to be associated with the development of an anastomotic leak and have inspired the development of various preventative measures and technologies. The International Multispecialty Anastomotic Leak Global Improvement Exchange group was convened to establish a consensus on the definition of an anastomotic leak as well as to discuss the various diagnostic, preventative, and management measures currently available.