Different clinical features according to the anastomotic leakage subtypes after rectal cancer surgeries: contained vs. free leakages

摘要

BackgroundAnastomotic leakage can be classified by free and contained leakage according to clinical manifestations. The risk factors and their comparison between these leakage subtypes are uncertain. This study aims to evaluate anastomotic leakage patterns and to compare clinical features between free and contained leakages after low anterior resection for rectal cancer.