Annals of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Increased local recurrence and reduced survival from colorectal cancer following anastomotic leak: systematic review and meta-analysis.
To examine the long-term oncological impact of anastomotic leakage (AL) after restorative surgery for colorectal cancer using meta-analytical methods. Outcomes evaluated were local recurrence, distant recurrence, and survival. ⋯ AL has a negative prognostic impact on local recurrence after restorative resection of rectal cancer. A significant association between colorectal AL and reduced long-term cancer specific survival was also noted. No association between AL and distant recurrence was found.