A T Drain Approach to Anastomotic Leaks: Another Important Tool in the General Surgeon's Armamentarium.

CONCLUSIONS: A T drain approach can be an optimal solution in selected cases following an intestinal anastomotic leak. When the leak is limited, the remaining anastomosis is intact and the abdominal environment allows it, a T drain can be used and a stoma can be avoided. PMID: 32692499 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Israel Medical Association Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Isr Med Assoc J Source Type: research