Anastomotic leaks refer to a post-surgery complication that arises from procedures such as bowel resection and gastric bypass. While they can be fixed, they’re an important factor to keep in mind when ...

Anastomotic leakage is a critical complication of colorectal surgery, occurring in up to 28% of patients. Previous reports have shown that ICG fluorescence imaging reduces the incidence of anastomotic ...

Aug. 6, 2004 — Anastomotic leakage after surgery for colorectal cancer is an independent predictor of diminished overall and cancer-specific survival, aside from immediate clinical consequences, ...

Patients who had surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) were able to avoid anastomotic or rectal stump leaks by using a Heald anal stent. A Heald anal stent helped patients avoid anastomotic and rectal ...

Patients who suffer an anastomotic leak shortly after colorectal surgery often present with life-threatening symptoms that require fecal diversion and intensive care. Many anastomotic leaks, however, ...