Publication Name	World Journal of Meta-Analysis
Manuscript ID	50769
Country	Egypt

Received	2019-08-09 09:03
Peer-Review Started	2019-08-09 09:04
To Make the First Decision	2019-08-26 07:15
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Revised	2019-08-31 23:03
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Preventive strategies for anastomotic leakage after colorectal resections: A review
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Mostafa Shalaby, Waleed Thabet, Mosaad Morshid, Mohamed Farid and Pierpaolo Sileri
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Corresponding Author	Mostafa Shalaby, MBChB, MD, MSc, PhD, Lecturer, Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, Mansoura University Hospitals, Mansoura University, 60 Elgomhouria Street, Mansoura 35516, Dakahlia, Egypt. mostafashalaby@mans.edu.eg
Key Words	Anastomotic leakage; Colorectal; Resection; Anastomosis; Cancer; Anastomotic disruption
Core Tip	Although the most important prerequisites for the creation of anastomosis is well-perfused and tension-free anastomosis, surgeons have proposed several preventive measures, which were assumed to reduce the incidence of anastomotic leakage, including antibiotic prophylaxis, intraoperative air leak test, omental pedicle flap, defunctioning stoma, pelvic drain insertion, stapled anastomosis, and general surgical technique. However, the decision remains based on the surgeon’s choice. This review found that many preventative measures were employed with no clear evidence supporting the superiority of stapled anastomosis over hand-sewen anastomosis, coating of the anastomosis, or pelvic drain. Defunctioning stoma, when justified it could decrease the leakage-related complications and the incidence of reoperation. Mechanical bowel preparation combined with oral antibiotics still recommended.
Publish Date	2019-09-03 07:56
Citation	Shalaby M, Thabet W, Morshed M, Farid M, Sileri P. Preventive strategies for anastomotic leakage after colorectal resections: A review. World J Meta-Anal 2019; 7(8): 389-398
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2308-3840/full/v7/i8/389.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.13105/wjma.v7.i8.389

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