Abstract:PURPOSE: anastomosis leak still being a handicap in colorectal surgery. Bowel mechanical preparation and oral antibiotics are not a practice recommended in many clinical practice guides. The aim is to analyze the decrease in frequency and severity of postoperative complications, mainly related to anastomotic leak, after the establishment of a bundle.
METHODS: Single-center, before-after study. A bundle was implemented to reduce anastomotic leaks and their consequences. The Bundle group were matched to Pre-bund… Show more
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