Systematic review of endoluminal vacuum-assisted therapy as salvage treatment for rectal anastomotic leakage.

Mostafa Shalaby Sameh Hany Emile Hossam ElfekiA SakrS D WexnerP Sileri

Published in: BJS open (2018)

EVT is associated with a high rate of complete healing of anastomotic leakage and stoma reversal. It is an effective option in appropriately selected patients with anastomotic leakage.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
systematic review
meta analyses
stem cells
randomized controlled trial
combination therapy
bone marrow