Anastomotic tension "Bridging": a risk factor for anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection.

Ryogo ItoHideo MatsubaraRyoichi ShimizuTakahiro MaehataYasutomo MiuraMasahito UjiYasuji Mokuno

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2024)

The presence of Bridging is a significant risk factor for AL following LAR for rectal cancer, suggesting the need for implementing preventive measures in patients with this condition.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
locally advanced
quality improvement
squamous cell carcinoma
radiation therapy