Comparison of anastomotic leakage rate and reoperation rate between transanal tube placement and defunctioning stoma after anterior resection: A network meta-analysis of clinical data

ConclusionBoth TT and DS were protective factors for anastomotic leakage after anterior resection for rectal cancer. DS reduced severity of anastomotic leakage in a more effective way than TT placement. However, we still suggested the routing use of TT for decreasing the risk of anastomotic leakage in anterior resection because it was cheaper and technically simpler.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research