The incidence of anastomotic leak (AL) has not decreased over the past decades and some important grey areas remain in its definition, prevention, and management. The aim of this study was to reach a national consensus on the definition of AL and to identify key points to be applied in clinical practice.

Italian multi-society modified Delphi consensus on the definition and management of anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery

Arezzo, Alberto;Bianco, Francesco;De Giuli, Maurizio;de Paolis, Paolo;Poggioli, Gilberto;
2020-01-01

Abstract

The incidence of anastomotic leak (AL) has not decreased over the past decades and some important grey areas remain in its definition, prevention, and management. The aim of this study was to reach a national consensus on the definition of AL and to identify key points to be applied in clinical practice.
2020
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Anastomotic leakage; Colorectal surgery; Consensus; Definition; Delphi; Management
Spinelli, Antonino; Anania, Gabriele; Arezzo, Alberto; Berti, Stefano; Bianco, Francesco; Bianchi, Paolo Pietro; De Giuli, Maurizio; De Nardi, Paola; de Paolis, Paolo; Foppa, Caterina; Guerrieri, Mario; Marini, Pierluigi; Persiani, Roberto; Piazza, Diego; Poggioli, Gilberto; Pucciarelli, Salvatore; D'Ugo, Domenico; Renzi, Adolfo; Selvaggi, Francesco; Silecchia, Gianfranco; Montorsi, Marco
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