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This study explores how microbiome compositions differ in patients with foregut anastomotic leaks managed endoscopically versus surgically, highlighting nutrition and microbial patterns as key factors influencing healing.
This pooled analysis evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the Colovac Anastomosis Protection Device compared to standard diverting loop ileostomy following low anterior resection for rectal cancer, showing comparable major complication
A large European study shows that severe anastomotic leaks requiring surgical reintervention after esophagectomy significantly reduce long-term survival and increase postoperative mortality, underscoring the need for targeted management str
A comprehensive Nordic trial reveals that postoperative nasogastric tube removal may increase anastomotic leak risk after oesophagectomy, suggesting continued use of NG tubes for patient safety.
The IntAct randomized trial investigated whether intraoperative indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography reduces clinical anastomotic leaks after rectal cancer surgery, showing a trend toward leak reduction but no statistically sign
