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Clinical and economic burden of colorectal and bariatric anastomotic leaks

Published in Surgical Endoscopy

Authored by Christina L. Cool, David Gregory and Sang W. Lee

Anastomotic leaks cause a significant clinical and economic burden on patients undergoing bariatric and colorectal surgeries. Current literature shows a wide variation in incidence of anastomotic leaks and a significant gap in associated economic metrics. This analysis utilized claims data to quantify the full episode-of-care cost burden of leaks following colorectal and bariatric surgeries.

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Lee, S.W., Gregory, D. & Cool, C.L. Surg Endosc (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-019-07210-1

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