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Anastomotic leak risk factors warrant preoperative counseling and mitigation; extends observational data to inform targeted prevention trials.
Purpose: Anastomotic leak following colorectal resection surgery is associated with short and long-term negative patient outcomes, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Various patient related and surgical factors are known to contribute to the development of postoperative anastomotic leaks. This study systematically reviewed the literature to assess the incidence of post-operative leak and identify patient factors associated with the development of leaks.
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