Indian Journal of Applied Radiology (2025)
Anastomotic leaks are one of the most serious post-operative complications that can occur after a bowel surgery . Anastomotic leaks can occur in early and late post-operative phases when enteric anastomosis fails. The International Study Group of Rectal Cancer (ISREC) proposed a definition and grading system for colorectal anastomotic leaks in 2010. The ISREC defined a leak as “a defect of the intestinal wall at the anastomotic site (including suture and staple lines of ano-rectal reservoirs) leading to a communication between the intra- and extraluminal compartments”. To get through the details, please click the below link….