Why the study?
Does early and aggressive management improve outcomes in patients with anastomotic leaks following colorectal surgery?
Population
Patients with anastomotic leaks following colorectal surgery
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports early aggressive management to limit mortality in anastomotic leaks; leaves open strategies to reduce permanent stoma risk after takedown.
Does early and aggressive management improve outcomes in patients with anastomotic leaks following colorectal surgery?
Early aggressive management of anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery is associated with low mortality but high risk of permanent stoma if the anastomosis is taken down.
Khan et al. (2007) studied this question.
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