A T Drain Approach Treating Anastomotic Leaks After Gastrointestinal Surgery

A Retrospective Study Using a T Drain Approach Treating Anastomotic Leaks After Gastrointestinal Surgery

Assessing the use of a T drain approach for an anastomotic leak after gastrointestinal surgery. The study's aim is to retrospectively assess the safety and benefits of this approach.

Assessing the use of a T drain approach for an anastomotic leak after gastrointestinal surgery. The T drain approach is inserting a latex t tube drain into the leak site of the anastomosed bowel and diverting the fecal matter. The study's aim is to retrospectively assess the safety and benefits of this approach.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients after elective or emergent gastrointestinal surgery with a leak in their GI anastomosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• under 18 years of age
• Pregnancy