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Calcium score : a new risk factor for colorectal anastomotic leakage
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Abstract
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| Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most feared complication of colorectal surgery. Atherosclerosis is suggested to have a detrimental effect on anastomotic healing. This study aimed to analyze the calcium score, a measure for atherosclerosis, as a risk factor for AL. Study design The calcium scores of colorectal patients operated on in 2 Dutch university medical centers were determined using a computed tomography scan and calcium scoring software. The aorta, common iliac arteries, internal and external iliac arteries were studied. Additionally, patient- and operation-related factors were scored. Results A total of 122 patients were included. In patients with AL, calcium scores were significantly higher in the left common iliac artery (561.4 vs 156.0, P = .028), right common iliac artery (542.0 vs 144.4, P = .041), both common iliac arteries together (1,103.3 vs 301.9, P = .046), and the left internal iliac artery (716.3 vs 35.3, P = .044). Conclusions Patients with higher calcium scores in the iliacal arteries have an increased leakage risk. |
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English
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The American journal of surgery. - New York, N.Y.
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Publication
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New York, N.Y.
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2011
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0002-9610
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DOI
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10.1016/J.AMJSURG.2010.01.033
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201
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(2011)
, p. 759-765
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000293183800012
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