Tsai Yuan-Yao, Chen William Tzu-Liang
Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung.
J Gastrointest Oncol. 2019 Dec;10(6):1229-1237. doi: 10.21037/jgo.2019.07.07.
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.
吻合口漏（ALs）与围手术期发病率和死亡率增加、住院时间延长、再入院率升高、可能需要进一步的手术干预以及意外永久性造口有关；导致医院成本和资源使用增加，以及生活质量下降。这篇综述文章旨在介绍直肠手术后吻合口漏的定义、诊断和管理策略。
