@article{3123994,
    title = "Emerging Trends in the Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Anastomotic Leakage",
    author = "Chadi, S.A. and Fingerhut, A. and Berho, M. and DeMeester, S.R. and Fleshman, J.W. and Hyman, N.H. and Margolin, D.A. and Martz, J.E. and McLemore, E.C. and Molena, D. and Newman, M.I. and Rafferty, J.F. and Safar, B. and Senagore, A.J. and Zmora, O. and Wexner, S.D.",
    journal = "Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery: Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract",
    year = "2016",
    volume = "20",
    number = "12",
    pages = "2035-2051",
    publisher = "Springer New York LLC",
    issn = "1091-255X, 1873-4626",
    doi = "10.1007/s11605-016-3255-3",
    keywords = "abdominal surgery;  anastomosis;  anastomosis leakage;  consensus;  consensus development;  human;  nomenclature;  risk factor, Anastomosis, Surgical;  Anastomotic Leak;  Consensus;  Digestive System Surgical Procedures;  Humans;  Risk Factors;  Terminology as Topic",
    abstract = "Anastomotic leaks represent one of the most alarming complications following any gastrointestinal anastomosis due to the substantial effects on post-operative morbidity and mortality of the patient with long-lasting effects on the functional and oncologic outcomes. There is a lack of consensus related to the definition of an anastomotic leak, with a variety of options for prevention and management. A number of patient-related and technical risk factors have been found to be associated with the development of an anastomotic leak and have inspired the development of various preventative measures and technologies. The International Multispecialty Anastomotic Leak Global Improvement Exchange group was convened to establish a consensus on the definition of an anastomotic leak as well as to discuss the various diagnostic, preventative, and management measures currently available. © 2016, The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract."
}