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Reducing Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leak Rates: Review Of Challenges And Solutions, Benjamin Philllips
Reducing Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leak Rates: Review Of Challenges And Solutions, Benjamin Philllips
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
Various techniques and interventions have been developed in an effort to obviate gastrointestinal anastomotic leaks. This review is intended to delineate potential modifications that can be made to reduce the risk of anastomotic leaks following gastrointestinal surgery. It may also serve to aid in identifying patients who are at increased risk of anastomotic leak. Modifiable risk factors for leak discussed include malnutrition, smoking, steroid use, bowel preparation, chemotherapy, duration of surgery, use of pressors, intravenous fluid administration, blood transfusion, and surgical anastomotic technique. Based upon literature review, operative techniques should include minimizing operative time, reducing ischemia, and utilizing stapled anastomoses. …