Simple guideline changes may cut deadly leak risk after colon surgery
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This study looked at 119 patients who had colon or rectal cancer surgery at a hospital in Damascus, Syria. The goal was to find out what raises the risk of a dangerous leak where the intestine is reconnected. Researchers then updated hospital guidelines to address those risks, es…
Sponsor: Elie Bitar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC