Nonoperative management of an anastomotic leak following rectosigmoid resection and anastomosis for Stage IV endometriosis

Anastomotic leakage is a dreaded complication of gastrointestinal surgery. The complication is difficult to manage and is associated with prolonged hospitalizations and increased morbidity and mortality. We present the nonsurgical management and the use of a fibrin sealant for an anastomotic leak th...

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Main Authors: DeStephano, Christopher C., Paz-Fumagalli, Ricardo, Pettit, Paul D.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4855210/