Impact of early biochemical diagnosis of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery: long-term results from GRECCAR 5 trial
Quentin Denost, Philippe Rouanet, Jean‐Luc Faucheron, Yves Panís, B. Meunier, Eddy Cotte, G. Meurette, G. Portier, Charles Sabbagh, J. Loriau, Stéphane Benoist, Guillaume Piessen, I. Sielezneff, Bernard Lelong, F. Mauvais, B. Romain, M.‐L. Barussaud, Maylis Capdepont, C. Laurent, Éric Rullier
Abstract
Elevated C-reactive protein, should be used to prompt early detection of AL prior to the development of clinical symptoms. Early biochemical diagnosis and intervention of AL mitigates the negative impact of AL on oncological outcomes in patients with rectal cancer.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineColorectal cancerSurgeryAnastomosisClinical trialCancerInternal medicineColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesColorectal Cancer Screening and Detection