Routine Drainage of Colorectal Anastomoses: An Evidence-Based Review of the Current Literature.
Sameh Hany EmileTito M Abd El-HamedPublished in: Gastroenterology research and practice (2017)
Since level I evidence studies including well-designed randomized trials and meta-analyses recommended against the use of pelvic drainage as a routine practice after colorectal anastomoses, we conclude no significant impact of routine drainage on the risk of anastomotic leakage after colorectal anastomoses.