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Aim
Anastomotic leakage (AL) is one of the most feared complications after rectal resection. This study aimed to assess a combination of biomarkers for early detection of AL after rectal cancer resection.
Method
This study was an international multicentre prospective cohort study. All patients received a pelvic drain after rectal cancer resection. On the first three postoperative days drain fluid...
Aim
Although a minimum of 12 lymph nodes (LNs) has been recommended for examination in colorectal cancer patients there remains considerable debate with regard to rectal cancer. Inadequacy of examined LNs could lead to understaging and inappropriate treatment as a consequence. We describe a statistical tool that allows an estimate of the probability of false‐negative nodes.
Method
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