Time interval between rectal cancer resection and reintervention for anastomotic leakage and the impact of a defunctioning stoma: A Dutch population-based study.

Anne-Loes K WarpsRob A E M TollenaarPieter J TanisJan Willem T Dekkernull null

Published in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2021)

Early reoperations after rectal cancer resection are associated with worse outcomes reflected by a more frequent ICU admission in general, more colostomy construction, and higher mortality in patients with primary defunctioned and nondefunctioned anastomosis.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
locally advanced
intensive care unit
emergency department
cardiovascular events
risk factors
mechanical ventilation
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy
weight loss
acute respiratory distress syndrome
high density