Javed Naeem Qureshi, Zahid Ali Qureshi, Parkash Ahuga, Abdul Sattar Memon.
Anastomotic Leakage - A Study of etiological factors.
J Surg Pak Jan ;6(4):22-4.

Anastomotic dehiscence presents a significant surgical problem. In a five-year study 50 patients with anastomotic dehiscence, were evaluated. Male to female ratio was 1.5:1. Anastomotic dehiscence appeared predominantly following emergency surgical intervention in 41 patients (8296). History of anaemia, sepsis and malnutrition were present in 9896. A majority (9596) of anastomotic dehiscence occurred within 10-15 days. If a proper surgical technique is used with selection of good quality suture and sepsis, anaemia and malnutrition are prevented, the incidence of anastomosis could be greatly reduced.

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