The Impact of Anastomotic Leak and Intra-Abdominal Abscess on Cancer-Related Outcomes After Resection for Colorectal Cancer

Abstract

Anastomotic leak and intra-abdominal abscess were not associated with worsened 5-year survival or recurrence in patients who underwent resection for colon cancer. However, these complications were associated with increased overall and cancer-specific mortality and increased overall and local recurrence in patients who underwent resection for rectal cancer.