drainage are 4.4% (95% CI: 1.2%–10.1%, P 1⁄4 0.10) and 3.7% (95% CI: 2.8%–10.2%, P 1⁄4 0.24), respectively. The CI exceeds the 10% value that the authors establish as a… Click to show full abstract
drainage are 4.4% (95% CI: 1.2%–10.1%, P 1⁄4 0.10) and 3.7% (95% CI: 2.8%–10.2%, P 1⁄4 0.24), respectively. The CI exceeds the 10% value that the authors establish as a limit of clinical significance. Therefore, it is not reasonable to conclude that not to drain has the same impact on this complication. In conclusion, despite the interesting results reported by Denost et al, in my opinion, the debate to drain or not drain extraperitoneal rectal cancer surgery is still open.
               
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