Anastomotic Leak

Synonyms

Anastomotic Leakage

Anastomotic Leakages

Anastomotic Leaks

Leak, Anastomotic

Leakage, Anastomotic

Leakages, Anastomotic

Leaks, Anastomotic

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.

See Also
Anastomosis, Surgical