Salvage of large bowel anastomotic leaks

A. J.M. Watson; Z. H. Krukowski; A. Munro

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2168.1999.01096.x

Salvage of large bowel anastomotic leaks

A. J.M. Watson, Z. H. Krukowski^*, A. Munro

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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

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Abstract

There is an extensive literature on the incidence of anastomotic leakage but advice on management generally condemns attempts to repair the leaking anastomosis.
Two of the authors have recently 'salvaged' leaking colorectal anastomoses and this stimulated review of their joint experience over a 6-year period.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	499-500
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Journal of Surgery
Volume	86
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2168.1999.01096.x
Publication status	Published - 1999
Externally published	Yes

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Salvage of large bowel anastomotic leaks

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