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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2015; 7(12): 378-383
Published online Dec 27, 2015. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i12.378
Published online Dec 27, 2015. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v7.i12.378
Management of low colorectal anastomotic leak: Preserving the anastomosis
Jennifer Blumetti, Herand Abcarian, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL 60612, United States
Author contributions: Blumetti J is main author and contributed data and reference collection; Abcarian H contributed to manuscript revisions and edition.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest associated with any of the authors.
Correspondence to: Jennifer Blumetti, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Attending Surgeon, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County, 1900 W. Polk St, Suite 404, Chicago, IL 60612, United States. jblumetti5@gmail.com
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Received: June 17, 2015
First decision: August 14, 2015
Revised: September 5, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: December 27, 2015
Processing time: 189 Days and 21.3 Hours
First decision: August 14, 2015
Revised: September 5, 2015
Accepted: October 12, 2015
Article in press: October 13, 2015
Published online: December 27, 2015
Processing time: 189 Days and 21.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The treatment of the leaking colorectal or coloanal anastomosis continues to be challenge for surgeons to manage. This paper presents both older and new techniques in the treatment of low pelvic anastomotic leak, focusing primarily on salvage of the leaking anastomosis.