A Nomogram to Predict Anastomotic Leakage in Open Rectal Surgery —Hope or Hype?

ConclusionsThe proposed nomogram and the adopted risk score failed to reliably predict the occurrence of anastomotic leakage after rectal resection. Risk scores as prognostic models for the prediction of anastomotic leakage, independently of the study population, still need to be identified.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research