Colonic Anastomotic Leakage: Current State of the Problem and Prospects for Early Diagnosis

Abstract

The article discusses the problem of colonic anastomotic leakage in patients who underwent resection for colorectal cancer. We describe risk factors for colonic anastomotic leakage and diagnostic approaches. Particular attention is given to noninvasive early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage using laboratory tests with specific biochemical markers.

Keywords

• intestinal anastomosis
• anastomotic leakage
• colorectal cancer
• c-reactive protein
• interleukin-6