Postoperative Anastomotic Leak after Splenic Flexure Mobilization for Colectomy
Joshua Dilday, DO, Timothy Gilligan, DO, Clay Merritt, DO, Daniel Nelson, DO, Avery Walker, MD. William Beaumont Army Medical CenterObjective: Proponents of routine splenic flexure mobilization (SFM) during distal colon resection suggest this technique ensures a well-vascularized tension-free anastomosis and lowers the risk of anastomotic leak. Data supporting this practice are lacking. Therefore, we sought… Continue Reading