Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumours: Are They at Higher Risk of Anastomotic Leak Than Midgut Adenocarcinomas? A Case–Control Study

Key Points

• The study aims to determine if midgut neuroendocrine tumors have a higher risk of anastomotic leak compared to midgut adenocarcinomas.
• Conducted a case-control analysis
• Compared patients with midgut neuroendocrine tumors to those with midgut adenocarcinomas
• Assessed rates of anastomotic leaks in both groups
• Recommended a national collaborative for better data collection.
• Indicated that neuroendocrine tumors may be a significant risk factor for anastomotic leaks
• Suggested a need for further studies with larger patient cohorts to confirm findings.