@article{JGO30828,
author = {Yuan-Yao Tsai and William Tzu-Liang Chen},
title = {Management of anastomotic leakage after rectal surgery: a review article},
journal = {Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology},
volume = {10},
number = {6},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Anastomotic leaks (ALs) are associated with increased perioperative morbidity and mortality, prolonged length of stay, higher readmission rates, the potential need for further operative interventions, and unintended permanent stomas; resulting in increased hospital costs and resource use, and decreased quality of life. This review article is to present definition, diagnosis and management strategies for AL after rectal surgery.},
issn = {2219-679X}, url = {https://jgo.amegroups.org/article/view/30828}
}