Colonic Anastomotic Leakage: Current State of the Problem and Prospects for Early Diagnosis
https://doi.org/10.35401/2541-9897-2024-9-3-131-138
Abstract
The article discusses the problem of colonic anastomotic leakage in patients who underwent resection for colorectal cancer. We describe risk factors for colonic anastomotic leakage and diagnostic approaches. Particular attention is given to noninvasive early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage using laboratory tests with specific biochemical markers.
About the Authors
M. A. Chernykh
Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maxim A. Chernykh, Oncologist, Oncology Unit No. 2
Universitetskaya naberezhnaya 7/9, Saint Petersburg, 199034
A. M. Belousov
Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Aleksandr M. Belousov, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Deputy Director
for Medical Work (Surgery and Oncology), Surgeon, Oncologist,
K. G. Shostka
Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kirill G. Shostka, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Head of the Oncology
Unit No. 2, Oncologist
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Chernykh M.A., Belousov A.M., Shostka K.G. Colonic Anastomotic Leakage: Current State of the Problem and Prospects for Early Diagnosis. Innovative Medicine of Kuban. 2024;(3):131-138. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.35401/2541-9897-2024-9-3-131-138
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