Insufficient Anastomoses in Sigmoideal and Rectal Resections. A Retrospective Study Conducted in a Surgical Clinic in Hradec Králové

Abstract

Anastomotic insufficiency is the primary cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality following resection procedures of the large intestine and rectum. Postoperative mortality in sigmoideal and rectal resection procedures correlates with anastomotic insufficiency.

Keywords

• anastomosis of the large intestine and rectum
• anastomotic insufficiency