Early Detection of Anastomotic Leak via the Drain/Serum Amylase Ratio in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery, Particularly in Ileal Anastomosis
The postoperative d/s Amy ratio is valuable for early AL detection in patients undergoing colorectal surgery, particularly in those with ileal anastomosis. This simple and noninvasive test can aid in timely diagnosis, offering earlier intervention compared with conventional methods.
Authors
- Taehyung Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2962-0225)
- Nam Kyu Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0639-5632)
- Jong Min Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1654-1533)
- Jeehye Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8050-9661)
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Severance Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Yonsei Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2024.0431
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05