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Jul 2026
Risk factors and long-term impact of anastomotic leak after colorectal cancer surgery in the elderly: a 5-year follow-up study
The elderly population represents an increasing proportion of patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer. Their risks and outcomes may differ from the general population. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with anastomotic leak (AL) and the outcomes related to this complication in elderly...
R. Blanco‐Colino, G. Pellino, F. Marinello et al.
· Techniques in Coloproctology · 0 citations