"Anastomotic Leak" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Breakdown of the connection and subsequent leakage of effluent (fluids, secretions, air) from a SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS of the digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems. Most common leakages are from the breakdown of suture lines in gastrointestinal or bowel anastomosis.
| Descriptor ID |
D057868
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.550.767.071
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| Concept/Terms |
Anastomotic Leak- Anastomotic Leak
- Anastomotic Leaks
- Leak, Anastomotic
- Leaks, Anastomotic
- Anastomotic Leakage
- Anastomotic Leakages
- Leakage, Anastomotic
- Leakages, Anastomotic
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Anastomotic Leak" by people in Profiles.
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Prevention of Anastomotic Leak Via Local Application of Tranexamic Acid to Target Bacterial-mediated Plasminogen Activation: A Practical Solution to a Complex Problem. Ann Surg. 2021 12 01; 274(6):e1038-e1046.
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Why Do Anastomoses Leak? J Gastrointest Surg. 2021 10; 25(10):2728-2731.
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Diagnosis and classification of ileal pouch disorders: consensus guidelines from the International Ileal Pouch Consortium. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 10; 6(10):826-849.
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Preliminary Report From the Pelvic Floor Disorders Consortium: Large-Scale Data Collection Through Quality Improvement Initiatives to Provide Data on Functional Outcomes After Rectal Prolapse Repair. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 08 01; 64(8):986-994.
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Enterococcus faecalis Is Associated with Anastomotic Leak in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery. Surg Infect (Larchmt). 2021 Dec; 22(10):1047-1051.
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Anastomotic Leak: Toward an Understanding of Its Root Causes. J Gastrointest Surg. 2021 11; 25(11):2966-2975.
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Patient Acceptance of Routine Serial Postoperative Endoscopy Following Low Anterior Resection (LAR) and Its Ability to Detect Biomarkers in Anastomotic Lavage Fluid. World J Surg. 2021 07; 45(7):2227-2234.
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Landmark Series in Pancreatic Tumors: Anastomotic Techniques and Route of Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Apr; 28(4):2227-2234.
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The "bowtie" reconstruction flap: A unique solution to cervical esophageal discontinuity repair. Am J Otolaryngol. 2021 Mar-Apr; 42(2):102890.
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Abnormal vital signs after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: More common than you think. Am J Surg. 2021 03; 221(3):654-658.