Trans-Anastomotic Drainage Tube Placement After Hand-Sewn Anastomosis in Patients Undergoing Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer: An Alternative Drainage Method

Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a common complication after intersphincteric resection (ISR). It significantly reduces quality of life and causes great distress to patients. Although traditional drainage (e.g., anal and pelvic catheters) may reduce the impact of AL to some extent, their role in reducing...

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Main Authors: Xinjian Zhong, Xiaoyu Xie, Hang Hu, Yi Li, Shunhua Tian, Qun Qian, Congqing Jiang, Xianghai Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2022.872120/full