Intraoperative Colonoscopy in Laparoscopic Rectal Cancer Surgery Reduces Anastomotic Leakage
Objectives: Anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most severe complication of colorectal surgery and is a frequent cause of postoperative mortality. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for AL, including the type of air leak test (ALT) performed, in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal can...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Coloproctology
2022-07-01
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Series: | Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jarc/6/3/6_2022-003/_pdf/-char/en |