Variables n (%) | Leakage group (n = 27) |
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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 | Â |
Ultrasonography findings | Â |
 Intra-peritoneal free fluid | 22 (81.5%) |
 Intra-peritoneal collections | 5 (18.5%) |
Computerized tomography findings | Â |
 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 | Â |
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%) |