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Table 4 The data set of management of anastomotic leakage cases

From: The assessment of perioperative risk factors of anastomotic leakage after intestinal surgeries; a prospective study

Variables n (%) Leakage group (n = 27)
The main presentation of leakage
Localized peritonitis 4 (14.8%)
Diffuse peritonitis 14 (51.8%)
Wound discharge 4 (14.8%)
Drain discharge 5 (18.5%)
Radiology  
Ultrasonography findings  
 Intra-peritoneal free fluid 22 (81.5%)
 Intra-peritoneal collections 5 (18.5%)
Computerized tomography findings  
 Free passage of the dye 3 (11.11%)
 Peri-anastomotic free fluid or collections 4 (14.8%)
 Peri-anastomotic gas bubbles 3 (11.11%)
 Intra-peritoneal free fluid 10 (37.03%)
 Intra-peritoneal collections 7 (25.92%)
Management of leakage  
Conservative 9 (33.3%)
Operative; 18 (66.7%)
 Repair and loop stoma 4 (14.8%)
 Exteriorization of leaking site 9 (33.3%)
 Covering stoma only 5 (18.5%)