Transanal drainage tube for the prevention of anastomotic leakage in anterior resection for rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2023.2179991
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the ability of the transanal drainage tube (TDT) to prevent anastomotic leakage (AL) and provide clinicians with the latest evidence in this area. Materials and methods We search for relevant studies… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; anastomotic leakage; transanal drainage; drainage tube ... See more keywords
Significance of information obtained during transanal drainage tube placement after anterior resection of colorectal cancer
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271496
Abstract: Introduction It has recently been reported that the placement of a transanal drainage tube after rectal cancer surgery reduces the rate of anastomotic leakage. However, transanal drainage tube cannot completely prevent anastomotic leakage and the… read more here.
Keywords: drainage tube; transanal drainage; tube placement;