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The C-seal: A Biofragmentable Drain Protecting the Stapled Colorectal Anastomosis from Leakage
Published on: November 4, 2010
[Incidence of, risk factors for, and prevention of intestinal leakage]
1Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum, Ulm, Deutschland. sekretariat.chirurgie@uniklinikulm.de
Background:
Intestinal anastomotic leakage represents a major complication in visceral surgery with relevant morbidity and mortality.
Material And Methods:
Based on a literature -search in Medline / PubMed the available data are presented, critically reviewed and summarised.
Results And Conclusion:
Beside optimisation of surgical technique, patient-dependent risk factors - such as relevant comorbidity, certain medications or previous radiochemotherapy - play a major role in the development of anastomotic leak-age. The effort for optimisation of these patient-dependent risk factors is not incorporated within the compensation scheme in German hospitals.
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