Management of postoperative bleeding after laparoscopic left colectomy

Conclusions Postoperative anastomotic bleeding is not so uncommon after left colectomy. This complication should be particularly dreaded in patients who underwent stapled colorectal anastomosis for diverticular disease. With the use of clip or mucosal sclerosis, early endoscopy is a safe and efficient treatment.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research