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Anastomotic leaks: technique and timing of detection
The American Journal of Surgery, 2014Despite the proven benefits of laparoscopic colorectal surgery, the rate of anastomotic leaks has not changed. This study looks at the time of presentation of anastomotic leaks between laparoscopic and open colectomies.Retrospective chart review was performed between July 2008 and 2012. Two groups were created, laparoscopic and open.
Leandro J, Feo +8 more
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Parenteral Nutrition and Esophageal Anastomotic Leak
Archives of Surgery, 1970Two patients developed esophageal anastomotic leak following correction of esophageal atresia with distal tracheoesophageal fistula. Because of massive gastroesophageal reflux, gastrostomy feedings were impossible. Total parenteral nutrition by central venous catheter permitted normal growth while spontaneous healing occurred, obviating the need for ...
K W, Ashcraft, L L, Leape, T M, Holder
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2-Octylcyanoacrylate for the prevention of anastomotic leak
Journal of Surgical Research, 2018Anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a reinforced colo-colonic anastomosis with tissue adhesive, 2-octylcyanoacrylate (2-OCA), on the integrity of anastomotic healing as measured by anastomotic bursting pressure.Sixty-eight female Sprague-Dawley ...
Anthony B, Costales +4 more
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2015
Anastomotic leak is an important complication that can lead to significant increased morbidity and mortality following esophagectomy. Mortality rates after a leak may be as high as 40 %.This dreaded complication can, additionally, result in increased hospital length of stay, anastomotic strictures, and a significant increase in cost. Prompt recognition,
Onkar V. Khullar, Seth D. Force
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Anastomotic leak is an important complication that can lead to significant increased morbidity and mortality following esophagectomy. Mortality rates after a leak may be as high as 40 %.This dreaded complication can, additionally, result in increased hospital length of stay, anastomotic strictures, and a significant increase in cost. Prompt recognition,
Onkar V. Khullar, Seth D. Force
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Post-esophagectomy anastomotic leaks. The role of the anastomotic location.
Annali italiani di chirurgia, 2013Esophageal anastomotic leaks are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess the role of the anastomotic positioning (thoracic or cervical) on the incindence of the anastomotic leak and its severity.In the period 2002-07, we have performed extended esophagectomy with a curative-intent in ...
Granone, Pierluigi +7 more
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CT assessment of anastomotic bowel leak
Clinical Radiology, 2007To evaluate the predictors of clinically important gastrointestinal anastomotic leaks using multidetector computed tomography (CT).Ninety-nine patients, 73 with clinical suspicion of anastomotic bowel leak and 26 non-bowel surgery controls underwent CT to investigate postoperative sepsis.
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Anastomotic Leaks and Fistulas
2000There are two chief clinical scenarios of postoperative intestinal leak: The leak is obvious — you see intestinal contents draining from the operative wound or from the drain site — if a drain was left. You suspect a leak but do not see one.
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Anastomotic Leaks in Colorectal Surgery
Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2021openaire +2 more sources