Why the study?
Does intraoperative air testing reduce postoperative clinical and radiological leaks in patients receiving a colorectal anastomosis?
Population
145 consecutive patients receiving a colorectal anastomosis
Comparison
Intraoperative anastomotic testing vs No intraoperative anastomotic testing
Design
RCT, Randomized to 'test' or 'no test'
Follow-up
10 days
Authors
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Supports routine intraoperative air testing in colorectal anastomosis; confirms efficacy and supports guideline adoption.
Does intraoperative air testing reduce postoperative clinical and radiological leaks in patients receiving a colorectal anastomosis?
Intraoperative air testing and repair of colorectal anastomoses significantly reduces the risk of postoperative clinical and radiological leaks.
Beard et al. (1990) studied this question.
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