Primary Medical Effects and Economic Impact of Anastomotic Leakage in Patients with Colorectal Cancer. A Middle-Income Country Perspective

Abstract

Introduction: Anastomotic leakage is one of the most serious surgical complications that can increase the potential postoperative morbidity, mortality, and overall costs of patient care. Aim of study: To assess the economic burden of anastomotic leakage and to estimate its major clinical effects on patient evaluation.

Keywords

• anastomotic leakage
• economic burden
• medical effects
• hospitalization costs