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Systematic review of the definition and measurement of anastomotic leak after gastrointestinal surgery

Volume: 88, Issue: 9, Pages: 1157 - 1168
Published: Sep 1, 2001
Abstract
Background Anastomotic leak after gastrointestinal surgery is an important postoperative event that leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Postoperative leak rates are frequently used as an indicator of the quality of surgical care provided. Comparison of rates between and within institutions depends on the use of standard definitions and methods of measurement of anastomotic leak. The aim of this study was to review the definition and...
Paper Details
Title
Systematic review of the definition and measurement of anastomotic leak after gastrointestinal surgery
Published Date
Sep 1, 2001
Volume
88
Issue
9
Pages
1157 - 1168
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