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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2018; 24(21): 2247-2260
Published online Jun 7, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i21.2247
Table 2 Studies involving both right and left-sided anastomoses
AuthorYearNo. of patientsOverall leak rate (n)Risk factor identified
Kockerling et al[82]19998944.2% (38)Rectal resection
Malignant disease
Anastomotic level < 10 cm from the anal verge
Senagore et al[80]20032602.7% (7)BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2
Kirchhoff et al[83]2008131627.7% (59)BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2
Male gender
Malignant neoplasia
Akiyoshi et al[79]201111941.0% (12)BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2
Rectal tumor location
Ris et al[90]20185042.4% (12)No use of indocyanine green