Delayed Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy for Rectal Anastomotic Leaks after Rectal Resection in a Swine Model: A New Treatment Option

Abstract Anastomotic leaks are a dreaded surgical complication following colorectal operations. Creation of a temporary proximal diverting ileostomy is used in high‐risk anastomoses, however, additional surgical risk is accumulated with its creation and reversal. Endoluminal vacuum therapy has been...

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Main Authors: Laura H. Rosenberger, Amber Shada, Lane A. Ritter, David M. Mauro, Mark J. Mentrikoski, Sanford H. Feldman, Daniel E. Kleiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-04-01
Series:Clinical and Translational Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/cts.12140