The Role of Prophylactic Diverting Loop Ileostomy in Preventing Leaks in High Risk Intraperitoneal Colonic Anastomosis: A Literature Review

The Role of Prophylactic Diverting Loop Ileostomy in Preventing Leaks in High Risk Intraperitoneal Colonic Anastomosis: A Literature Review

Introduction: The anastomotic leak occurs in approximately 3-15% of patients who undergo colon and rectal surgery and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic Diverting Loop Ileostomy (DLI) is done at times to prevent the anastomotic leak in high risk intraperitoneal colonic ana...

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Main Authors: Yusuf Afaque, Mohammad Riyaz, Mohammad Aslam, Amjad Ali Rizvi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
anastomotic leak
colonic injury
colonic perforations
colonic surgery
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12100/36467_190718_36467_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PBNC(AG)_PN(SHU).pdf

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