Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2025; 17(7): 107092
Published online Jul 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i7.107092
Table 3 Clinical data of patients presenting with anastomotic leaks

POD at presentation
Symptoms
WBC count (5 × 103)
UGI swallow
CT
Treatment
Outcome
Leak 12Epigastric pain radiating to back; Foul discharge in drain17.0NegativeNot performedDiagnostic laparoscopy, lavage, drain, intravenous antibiotics, TPNMortality
Leak 24Epigastric and periumbilical pain; Foul discharge in drain14.2NegativeNot performedDiagnostic laparoscopy, lavage, drain, intravenous antibiotics, TPNLeak resolved; Discharge on POD 11