Outcomes following anastomotic leak from rectal resections, including bowel function and quality of life

Outcomes following anastomotic leak from rectal resections, including bowel function and quality of life

Purpose Anastomotic leak (AL) is an uncommon but potentially devastating complication after rectal resection. We aim to provide an updated assessment of bowel function and quality of life after AL, as well as associated short- and long-term outcomes. Methods A retrospective audit of all rectal resec...

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Main Authors: Angelina Di Re, Salam Tooza, Jason Diab, Charbel Karam, Mina Sarofim, Kevin Ooi, Catherine Turner, Daniel Kozman, David Blomberg, Matthew Morgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Coloproctology 2023-10-01
Series:Annals of Coloproctology
Subjects:
anastomotic leak
fecal incontinence
quality of life
rectal neoplasms
Online Access:http://coloproctol.org/upload/pdf/ac-2022-00073-0010.pdf

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