Intracorporeal reinforcement with barbed suture is associated with low anastomotic leakage rates after laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of most severe postoperative complications following low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer, and has an adverse impact on postoperative recovery. The occurence of AL is associated with several factors, while few studies explored the role of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01782-x |