Clinical analysis of the anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection of rectal cancer of 16 cases

Abstract

Objectiye To explore the diagnostic and therapeutic methods of anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection of rectal cancer. Methods The clinical data of 16 cases with anastomotic leakage after sphincter saving operation which was performed through anterior resection for patients with lower rectal cancer were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among the 186 cases of low anterior resection of rectal cancer,16 cases occurred anastomotic leakage,incidence rate was 8.6% ;14 cases healed through local douche and drainage; 1 case healed by emergency operation and upper colostomy after bacterial peritonitis;only one elderly patient died for infectious shock. Conclusion Anastomotic leakage was the severe complication of low anterior resection,and timely correct treatment and doing well safety precautionary measures before operation could reduce the incidence rate of anastomotic leakage. Key words: Rectal neoplasms; Colorecta surgery; Stomas; Postoperative complications