Drain Fluid Lipase as a Biomarker for Anastomotic Leak After Colorectal Resection and an Extra-Peritoneal Anastomosis With Omission of a Diverting Ileostomy.
BACKGROUND Anastomotic leak (AL) is the anathema of colorectal surgery. Early diagnosis is important to enable early intervention. Temporary diverting ileostomy (TDI) does not prevent AL and presents inherent complications. Numerous drain fluid biomarkers have been studied in colorectal surgery and extravasated intralu...