title: Gut Microbiota and Colorectal Surgery: Impact on Postoperative Complications.
abstract: Colorectal anastomotic leakage is a dreaded complication after colorectal surgery and causes high morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology of anastomotic healing remains unclear despite numerous studies. In this article, our aim is to provide different perspectives on what is known about the role of the gastrointestinal tract microbiome and its relation to anastomotic integrity.
authors: University Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee.
authors: Andrew J
authors: AJ
authors: Russ
authors: University Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee.
authors: Mark A
authors: MA
authors: Casillas
keywords: anastomotic leak; colorectal; microbiome; postoperative complications