Open AccessMinimally invasive management of anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery
Author(s) -
Yusuf Sevim,
Süleyman Utku Çelik,
Hana Yavarifar,
Cihangir Akyol
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-9366
DOI - 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i9.621
Subject(s) - medicine , clips , surgery , dehiscence , anastomosis , colorectal surgery , leak , modalities , complication , general surgery , abdominal surgery , social science , environmental engineering , sociology , engineering
Anastomotic leakage is an unfortunate complication of colorectal surgery. This distressing situation can cause severe morbidity and significantly affects the patient's quality of life. Additional interventions may cause further morbidity and mortality. Parenteral nutrition and temporary diverting ostomy are the standard treatments of anastomotic leaks. However, technological developments in minimally invasive treatment modalities for anastomotic dehiscence have caused them to be used widely. These modalities include laparoscopic repair, endoscopic self-expandable metallic stents, endoscopic clips, over the scope clips, endoanal repair and endoanal sponges. The review aimed to provide an overview of the current knowledge on the minimally invasive management of anastomotic leaks.