Influence of multiple stapler firings used for rectal division on colorectal anastomotic leak rate
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5611-0
Abstract: BackgroundAnastomotic leakage following colorectal resection remains one of the most significant complications with relevant morbidity and mortality. There is evidence that a higher number of stapler firings for rectal division can affect the leak rate… read more here.
Keywords: stapler; leak rate; rectal division;