Introduction Anastomotic leak (AL) remains a severe complication following colorectal
surgery, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, particularly in cases of delayed …

Background: Anastomotic leakage, which is defined as a defect in the integrity of a surgical
join between two hollow viscera leading to communication between the intraluminal and …

Background Colorectal anastomotic leakage causes severe consequences for patients and
healthcare system as it will lead to increased consumption of hospital resources and costs …

Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is a severe complication of colorectal surgery. The
risk of AL is affected by both surgery and patient factors. Gut microbiomes can be generated …

Background: Anastomotic leak (AL) remains one of the most relevant complications after
intestinal resection for Crohn's disease (CD). While surgery has always been considered the …

The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is vital for parts of the small intestine and ascending
colon. Thrombosis of this major artery is a severe and potentially fatal condition involving the …

Despite vast improvements in training of colorectal surgeons and the care of patients
undergoing colorectal resections, contemporary series still show an anastomotic leak rate of …

One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) has gained widespread acceptance as an
effective bariatric surgery due to its relative simplicity and favorable outcomes in weight loss …

Introduction A stoma is commonly created in patients with a high risk of anastomotic
leakage. However, patients with obesity have a higher incidence of stoma-related …

Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a rapidly evolving novel technology increasingly used
in the GI tract for management of endoscopic and surgical adverse events such as …