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Systematic review of the definition and measurement of anastomotic leak after gastrointestinal surgery
British journal of surgery · 2001 · Vol. 88(9) · pp. 1157–1168
Julie Bruce✉(University of Aberdeen)Z H Krukowski(University of Aberdeen)G Al-Khairy(University of Aberdeen)Elizabeth M. Russell(University of Aberdeen)K G M Park(University of Aberdeen)
Abstract
There is no universally accepted definition of anastomotic leak at any site. The definitions and values used to measure anastomotic failure vary extensively and preclude accurate comparison of rates between studies and institutions.
Colorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsGastric Cancer Management and OutcomesEsophageal and GI PathologyMedicineAnastomosisLeakCochrane LibraryMEDLINESurgerySystematic reviewMeta-analysisGeneral surgeryInternal medicine
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Anastomosis, SurgicalGastrointestinal DiseasesHumansLongitudinal StudiesProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesSurgical Wound DehiscenceCohort Studies
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