The diagnostic value of using nomograms in predicting the occurrence of colorectal anastomosis leakage (a literature review)

Abstract

The anastomosis leakage is one of the most terrible complications of rectal cancer surgery. The anastomosis leakage rate after low anterior resection may exceed 20 %. The anastomosis leakage increases postoperative mortality, length of hospitalization, requires the formation of a temporary or permanent colostomy, which impairs the quality of life of patients. In recent years, some authors have suggested using a nomogram, a prognostic algorithm in the form of a graphic image showing the probability of a certain outcome individually for each patient. This review presents literature data on the use of nomograms in predicting the occurrence of colorectal anastomosis leakage after rectal cancer surgery.

Keywords

• anastomosis leakage
• nomogram
• rectal cancer