title: The indication for colectomy does not influence the management of anastomotic leaks.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, Southfield, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Sunu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Philip
authors.forename: Gokulakkrishna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Subhas
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karnib
authors.forename: Vijay K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Mittal
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D057868:Anastomotic Leak / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003082:Colectomy; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents