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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2023; 11(8): 1694-1701
Published online Mar 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i8.1694
Published online Mar 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i8.1694
Table 1 Risk factors for anastomotic leakage
| Preoperative | Tumor related | Intraoperative | |
| Non- modifiable | Male sex | Distal tumor site | Excessive blood loss |
| ASA score > II | Tumor size > 3 cm | Need for transfusion | |
| Chronic renal disease | Advanced stage disease | Duration > 4 hours | |
| History of radiotherapy | Non-elective surgery | ||
| Metastatic disease | |||
| Modifiable | Smoking | ||
| Obesity | |||
| Poor nutrition | |||
| Alcohol abuse | |||
| Immunosuppressant use |
- Citation: Symeonidis D, Karakantas KS, Kissa L, Samara AA, Bompou E, Tepetes K, Tzovaras G. Isoperistaltic vs antiperistaltic anastomosis after right hemicolectomy: A comprehensive review. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(8): 1694-1701
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v11/i8/1694.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v11.i8.1694
