Systematic review of preoperative and intraoperative colorectal Anastomotic Leak Prediction Scores (ALPS).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically review preoperative and intraoperative Anastomotic Leak Prediction Scores (ALPS) and validation studies to evaluate performance and utility in surgical decision-making. Anastomotic leak (AL) is the most feared complication of colorectal surgery. Individualised leak risk could guide anastomosis and/or diverting stoma.

Methods

Systematic search of Ovid MEDLINE and Embase databases, 30 October 2020, identified existing ALPS and validation studies. All records including >1 risk factor, used to develop new, or to validate existing models for preoperative or intraoperative use to predict colorectal AL, were selected. Data extraction followed CHecklist for critical Appraisal and data extraction for systematic Reviews of prediction Modelling Studies guide

SUBMITTER: Venn ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10357690 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature