Risk factors for anastomotic leakage and its impact on long-term survival in left-sided colorectal cancer surgery
Abstract Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) significantly impairs short-term outcomes. The impact on the long-term outcomes remains unclear. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for AL and the impact on long-term survival in patients with left-sided colorectal cancer. Methods Nine-hundred...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-020-01968-8 |