Shalaby M, Thabet W, Morshed M, Farid M, Sileri P. Preventive strategies for anastomotic leakage after colorectal resections: A review. World J Meta-Anal 2019; 7(8): 389-398 [DOI: 10.13105/wjma.v7.i8.389]
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Mostafa Shalaby, MBChB, MD, MSc, PhD, Lecturer, Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, 60 Elgomhouria Street, Dakahliya, Mansoura 35516, Egypt. mostafashalaby@mans.edu.eg
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Surgery
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Mostafa Shalaby, Waleed Thabet, Mosaad Morshed, Mohamed Farid, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
Mostafa Shalaby, Pierpaolo Sileri, Department of General Surgery UOC C, Policlinico Tor Vergata Hospital, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy
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Corresponding author: Mostafa Shalaby, MBChB, MD, MSc, PhD, Lecturer, Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, 60 Elgomhouria Street, Dakahliya, Mansoura 35516, Egypt. mostafashalaby@mans.edu.eg
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Received: August 9, 2019 Peer-review started: August 9, 2019 First decision: August 20, 2019 Revised: August 31, 2019 Accepted: August 31, 2019 Article in press: August 31, 2019 Published online: August 31, 2019 Processing time: 24 Days and 22.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Although the most important prerequisites for the creation of anastomosis is well-perfused and tension-free anastomosis, surgeons have proposed several preventive measures, which were assumed to reduce the incidence of anastomotic leakage, including antibiotic prophylaxis, intraoperative air leak test, omental pedicle flap, defunctioning stoma, pelvic drain insertion, stapled anastomosis, and general surgical technique. However, the decision remains based on the surgeon’s choice. This review found that many preventative measures were employed with no clear evidence supporting the superiority of stapled anastomosis over hand-Sewn anastomosis, coating of the anastomosis, or pelvic drain. Defunctioning stoma, when justified it could decrease the leakage-related complications and the incidence of reoperation. Mechanical bowel preparation combined with oral antibiotics still recommended.
