Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734782 | Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This population-based study shows that risk factors for anastomotic leak include male sex, obesity, tobacco use, immunosuppression, thrombocytosis, greater operative duration, and urgent/emergency operation; models including these factors predict most of the variation in anastomotic leak rates. This study suggests that anastomotic leak can serve as a valid metric that can identify opportunities for quality improvement.
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Authors
Vahagn C. MD, Neil S. MA, Scott E. MD, MPH, Arden M. MD, MPH, John C. MD, Pasithorn A. MD, Darrell A. MD, Samantha MD, MPH,