A multivariate analysis of factors contributing to leakage of intestinal anastomoses.

1997362 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Robert Golub · Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Abstract

Factors predictive of anastomotic leaks include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peritonitis, bowel obstruction, malnutrition, use of corticosteroids, and perioperative blood transfusion.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Esophageal and GI Pathology Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 184, Issue 4, pp. 364-72

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