Risk factors for anastomotic failure after total mesorectal excision of rectal cancer
KPKoen PeetersRARob A.�E.�M. TollenaarCACorrie A.M. MarijnenEMElma Meershoek‐Klein KranenbargWHWillem H. Steup
Leiden University · Leiden University Medical Center · +5 more institutions
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Abstract
Background
Anastomotic leakage is a major complication of rectal cancer surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate risk factors associated with symptomatic anastomotic leakage after total mesorectal excision (TME).
Methods
Between 1996 and 1999, patients with operable rectal cancer were randomized to receive short-term radiotherapy followed by TME or to undergo TME alone. Eligible Dutch patients who underwent an anterior resection (924 patients) were studied retrospectively.
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Authors
8- KPKoen PeetersCorresponding
Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Center
- RARob A.�E.�M. Tollenaar
Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Center
- CACorrie A.M. Marijnen
Leiden University Medical Center
- EMElma Meershoek‐Klein Kranenbarg
Leiden University, Leiden University Medical Center
- WHWillem H. Steup
Haga Hospital
Topics & keywords
Topics
Keywords
- Medicine
- Total mesorectal excision
- Anastomosis
- Surgery
- Colorectal cancer
- Stoma (medicine)
- Dehiscence
- Complication
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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