Anastomotic Leak

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.

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.767.071

MeSH Unique ID: D057868

Entry Terms:

• Anastomotic Leaks
• Leak, Anastomotic
• Leaks, Anastomotic
• Anastomotic Leakage
• Anastomotic Leakages
• Leakage, Anastomotic
• Leakages, Anastomotic

Previous Indexing:

• Anastomosis, Surgical (1982-2010)
• Postoperative Complications (1966-2010)

See Also:

• Anastomosis, Surgical

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Anastomotic Leak