Intraoperative colonic pulse oximetry in left-sided colorectal surgery: can it predict anastomotic leak?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-018-2963-4
Abstract: BackgroundAn anastomotic leak is a fairly common and a potentially lethal complication in colorectal surgery. Objective methods to assess the viability and blood circulation of the anastomosis could help in preventing leaks. Intraoperative pulse oximetry… read more here.
Keywords: anastomotic leak; pulse oximetry; colorectal surgery; leak ... See more keywords