Clinical anastomosis leakage and determinant factors among patients who underwent intestinal anastomosis in two Ethiopian tertiary hospitals
In this study, anastomotic leakage was found to be higher than expected. Bowel viability and the amount of Blood loss was significant predictors of clinical anastomotic leakage. Additionally, the presence of anastomotic leakage was associated with increased mortality and prolonged hospitalization.
Authors
- Nardos Abebe Werissa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8809-4491)
- Molla Asnake Kebede
- Bizuayehu Tassew Gossaye
- Sebsibe Dingetu Shenga
- Yilkal Teshome Numaro
- Melkamu Mitikie Melak
- S. Mariam
- Henok Kassà
- Hezron Adinew Addi
- Turi Abateka Abadiga
Institutions
- Mizan Tepi University (ET)
- Addis Ababa City Administration Health Bureau (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-025-04191-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.09
Funders
- Addis Ababa University