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The usefulness of transanal tube for reducing anastomotic leak in mid rectal cancer: compared to diverting stoma.

Seok Hyeon ChoIn-Kyu LeeYoon-Suk LeeMin Ki Kim
Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2021)
TAT seems to have comparable protective effect against AL to DS. However, in AL, DS appeared to be more effective in preventing reoperation. Therefore, DS is recommended in patients with low BMI or smoking, and with an expected higher probability of morbidity or mortality in case of reoperation. In other cases, TAT may be considered as an alternative to DS.
Keyphrases
  • rectal cancer
  • locally advanced
  • body mass index
  • cardiovascular events
  • smoking cessation
  • type diabetes
  • coronary artery disease
  • physical activity
  • radiation therapy