Quality of Reporting on Anastomotic Leaks in Colorectal Cancer Trials: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although attempts have been made in the past to establish consensus regarding the definitions and grading of the severity of colorectal anastomotic leakage, widespread adoption has remained limited.

Objective

A systematic review of the literature was conducted to examine the various elements used to report and define anastomotic leakage in colorectal cancer resections.

Data sources

A systematic review was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library Database.

Study selection

All published randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses containing data related to adult patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery and reporting anastomotic leakage as a primary or secondary outcome, with a definition of anastomotic leaka

SUBMITTER: Heuvelings DJI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11477855 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature