2010/10/22 by Mark A. Boccola, Petra G. Buettner, Petra Buettner +8
Medicine · Neuroscience · #Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies #Visual perception and processing mechanisms #Corneal surgery and disorders
paper · doi:10.1007/s00268-010-0831-7
In this prospective study, advanced tumour stage, distal site, and need for postoperative blood transfusion were associated with increased rates of anastomotic leakage. In addition to their high risk of immediate postoperative morbidity and mortality, both localized and generalized leaks had similarly negative impacts on overall, cancer-related, and disease-free survival.