Consensus on the definition of colorectal anastomotic leakage: A modified Delphi study

BACKGROUND Despite the emerging knowledge about colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) through the increasing number of clinical and experimental studies, there is no generally accepted definition of CAL. Because of the wide variety of definitions used in literature, comparison of study outcomes and quality of care is complicated. AIM To reach consensus on the definition of CAL using a modified Delphi method. METHODS The RAND/UCLA appropriateness...