Anastomotic Insufficiency Anastomotic Leakage Leakage of Intestinal Suture
Conditions
Interventions
Anastomotic Leakage
Colorectal surgery
Drain fluid
Early detection
Sponsors
UZ Leuven
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Informed consent - Primary anastomosis - All patients with a postoperative drain at the anastomotic site after one of the following procedures: * Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) * Partial Mesorectal Excision (PME) * Anterior resection with construction of a colorectal or colo-anal anastomosis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Pregnancy - Age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure of the APPEAL-study is anastomotic leakage, defined as an insufficiency of the anastomosis, demonstrated by either endoscopy, radiologic studies or operation and leading to a clinical state that requires an intervention. | — |
Countries
Belgium, Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed