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Systematic review of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative risk factors for colorectal anastomotic leaks
British journal of surgery · 2015 · Vol. 102(5) · pp. 462–479
Frank McDermott✉(St. Vincent's University Hospital)Anna Heeney(St. Vincent's University Hospital)Michael E. Kelly(St. Vincent's University Hospital)R. Steele(Ninewells Hospital)Gordon Carlson(Salford Royal Hospital)D. C. Winter(St. Vincent's University Hospital)
Abstract
Specific risk factors and their potential correction or indications for stoma were identified. An AL severity score is proposed to aid clinical decision-making.
Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionMedicineColorectal surgeryAnastomosisSurgeryAmerican society of anesthesiologistsComplicationDiseaseGrading (engineering)Stoma (medicine)Colorectal cancer
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Age FactorsAgedC-Reactive ProteinColonEmergency TreatmentFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRectumRisk FactorsSex FactorsColorectal NeoplasmsBiomarkersPerioperative Care
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