Anastomotic Leak

"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.

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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
MeSH Number(s)	C23.550.767.071
Concept/Terms	Anastomotic Leak Anastomotic Leak Anastomotic Leaks Leak, Anastomotic Leaks, Anastomotic Anastomotic Leakage Anastomotic Leakages Leakage, Anastomotic Leakages, Anastomotic

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Diseases [C]
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23]
Pathologic Processes [C23.550]
Postoperative Complications [C23.550.767]
Anastomotic Leak [C23.550.767.071]

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2010	0	1	1
2011	1	0	1
2013	1	0	1
2014	3	0	3
2015	1	0	1
2016	3	0	3
2017	4	1	5
2018	1	0	1
2019	3	0	3
2020	0	1	1
2021	1	1	2
2023	1	0	1
2024	2	1	3
2026	2	0	2

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Pastier C, Sylla P, Lee SW, Spinelli A, Komen N, Marks J, Martz J, Rhee R, Maykel J, Marcet J, Denost Q, Zaghiyan K, Davids JS, Paluvoi N, Hiller D, McLemore EC, Maggiori L, D'hoore A, Jafari MD, Poylin V, Buzas CJ, Tuech JJ, Lef?vre JH. Safety and effectiveness of the Colovac anastomosis protection device compared with diverting ileostomy after low anterior resection: protocol for an international, multicentre, prospective, non-randomised comparative study (SAFE-3). BMJ Open Gastroenterol. 2026 Jun 12; 13(1).

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Kapturkiewicz B, Kazanowski M, Lesiak P, Ramsey D, Bebenek M. Incidence and risk factors for anastomotic leakage after transanal total mesorectal excision in a retrospective cohort of 212 patients. Sci Rep. 2026 Mar 04; 16(1).

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Abelson JS. Research Perspective on: Association Between Cross-Stapling Technique in Mechanical Colorectal Anastomosis and Short-term Outcomes. Dis Colon Rectum. 2024 10 01; 67(10):1270.

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Hain E, Lef?vre JH, Ricardo A, Lee S, Zaghiyan K, McLemore E, Sherwinter D, Rhee R, Wilson M, Martz J, Maykel J, Marks J, Marcet J, Rouanet P, Maggiori L, Komen N, De Hous N, Lakkis Z, Tuech JJ, Attiyeh F, Cotte E, Sylla P. SafeHeal Colovac Colorectal Anastomosis Protection Device evaluation (SAFE-2) pivotal study: an international randomized controlled study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Colovac Colorectal Anastomosis Protection Device. Colorectal Dis. 2024 06; 26(6):1271-1284.

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Palleiko BA, Dickson KM, Crawford A, Shafique S, Emmerick I, Uy K, Maxfield MW, Lou F. Preoperative risk factors for anastomotic leak after esophagectomy with gastric reconstruction: A 6-year national surgical quality improvement (NSQIP) database analysis. Surgery. 2024 07; 176(1):93-99.

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Servais EL. Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy-Searching for?a?Crystal Ball. Ann Thorac Surg. 2023 12; 116(6):1175-1176.

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Cavallaro PM, Vogler SA, Hyman NH, Ky AJ, Savitt LR, Tyler KM, Gurland BH, Bordeianou L. 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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Hill SS, Harnsberger CR, Hahn SJ, Sturrock PR, Davids JS, Alavi K, Maykel JA. Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery: An Effective Approach for Patients Who Require Redo Pelvic Surgery for Anastomotic Failure. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 03 01; 64(3):349-354.

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Sachs TE, Tseng JF. Landmark Series in Pancreatic Tumors: Anastomotic Techniques and Route of Reconstruction. Ann Surg Oncol. 2021 Apr; 28(4):2227-2234.

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Daniel VT, Alavi K, Davids JS, Harnsberger CR, Maykel JA. Defining Anastomotic Leaks After Colorectal Surgery: Results of a National Survey. J Surg Res. 2021 05; 261:242-247.

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