Bowel Rest with Total Parenteral Nutrition as an Alternative to Diverting Ileostomy in High-Risk Colorectal Anastomosis: A Pilot Study

Bowel Rest with Total Parenteral Nutrition as an Alternative to Diverting Ileostomy in High-Risk Colorectal Anastomosis: A Pilot Study

Anastomotic leakage remains the most feared complication in colorectal surgery. Various intraoperative tests evaluate bowel perfusion and mechanical integrity of the colorectal anastomosis. These tests reduce the risk of postoperative anastomotic leakage; however, the incidence remains high. Diverti...

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Main Authors: Marius Kryzauskas, Matas Jakubauskas, Neda Gendvilaite, Vilius Rudaitis, Tomas Poskus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
anastomotic leakage
total parenteral nutrition
bowel rest
colorectal surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/4/510

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