Early postoperative contrast radiology in the assessment of colorectal anastomotic integrity

• Published in: International journal of colorectal disease Vol. 7; no. 3; p. 141
• Main Authors: Akyol, A M, McGregor, J R, Galloway, D J, George, W D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.09.1992
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anastomosis, Surgical - methods; Colon - diagnostic imaging; Colon - surgery; Contrast Media; Enema; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Period; Predictive Value of Tests; Prospective Studies; Radiography; Rectum - diagnostic imaging; Rectum - surgery; Sensitivity and Specificity; Surgical Staplers; Surgical Wound Dehiscence - diagnostic imaging; Sutures

The predictive value and safety of early postoperative radiological assessment of colorectal anastomotic integrity is controversial. In this study, 233 patients with colorectal or left sided colonic anastomoses had water soluble contrast enemas performed in the early postoperative period (mean: day...