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World J Clin Oncol. Apr 24, 2025; 16(4): 99801
Published online Apr 24, 2025. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v16.i4.99801
Is the use of a transanal drainage tube effective in treating anastomotic leakage for mid-low rectal cancer
Yu-Kun Cao, Shi-Lai Yang, Zheng-Qiang Wei
Yu-Kun Cao, Shi-Lai Yang, Zheng-Qiang Wei, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400000, China
Author contributions: Cao YK and Wei ZQ contributed to the acquisition of data and analysis, and wrote the manuscript; Cao YK, Yang SL, and Wei ZQ supervised the work, edited the manuscript, made substantial contributions to the conception and design of the study; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Institutional Review Board (No. K2024-119-01).
Informed consent statement: Considering that the research was retrospective, the need for patients’ informed written consent was waived. All patient data utilized in this study were anonymized and de-identified prior to analysis. This ensured that individual patient privacy was protected, and no personal information could be traced back to any specific individual.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors have no conflict of interest related to the manuscript.
Data sharing statement: The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors, without undue reservation.
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Corresponding author: Zheng-Qiang Wei, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 1 You Yi Road, Yuan Jia Gang, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing 400000, China. 13668050652@163.com
Received: July 30, 2024
Revised: January 4, 2025
Accepted: January 18, 2025
Published online: April 24, 2025
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Core Tip: This study compared the efficacy of transanal drainage tubes (TDTs) in patients with middle-to-low rectal cancer who underwent low anterior resection (LAR) and anastomotic leakage (AL). The TDT group had a lower reoperation rate and no increase in hospitalization costs. After at least one year of follow-up, TDT improved the intestinal patency rate and reduced the incidence of LAR syndrome. TDT is an economic and effective method for treating AL after surgery. This study may assist surgeons in making better decisions regarding postoperative AL treatment.