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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 7/2019

01-07-2019 | Colonoscopy | Original Article

A standardized use of intraoperative anastomotic testing in colorectal surgery in the new millennium: is technology taking over? A systematic review and network meta-analysis

Authors: E. Rausa, M. A. Zappa, M. E. Kelly, L. Turati, A. Russo, A. Aiolfi, G. Bonitta, L. G. Sgroi

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 7/2019

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Abstract

Background

Anastomotic leakage (AL) remains the most challenging complication following colorectal resection. There are several tests that can be used to test anastomotic integrity intraoperatively including air leak testing (ALT) and intraoperative colonoscopy (IOC). Indocyanine green (ICG) can be used to visualise blood supply to the bowel used in the anastomosis. However, there is no consensus internationally regarding routine use and which technique is superior. The aim of this study was to determine which intraoperative anastomotoic leak test (IALT) was most effective in reducing AL.

Methods

A systematic review and network meta-analysis were performed. An electronic systematic search was performed using Pubmed, CENTRAL, and Web of Science, of studies comparing ALT, IOC, and ICG. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (a) patients must have had colorectal surgery with formation of an anastomosis; (b) studies must have compared one or more IALTs; (c) and studies must have clear research methodology.

Results

Eleven articles totalling 3844 patients met the inclusion criteria and were included in this meta-analysis. Point estimation showed that the AL rate in the control group (no IALT) was significantly higher when compared to the ICG group (RR 0.44; Crl 0.14–0.87) and higher, but without reaching statistical significance, when compared to ALT (RR 0.53; Crl 0.21–1.30) and IOC (RR 0.49; Crl 0.10–1.80). Indirect comparison showed that the AL rate in the ICG group was lower, when compared to both ALT (RR 0.44; Crl 0.14–0.87) and IOC (RR 0.44; Crl 0.14–0.87).

Conclusions

This study suggests that intraoperative testing for a good blood supply using ICG may reduce the AL rate following colorectal surgery.
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Metadata
Title
A standardized use of intraoperative anastomotic testing in colorectal surgery in the new millennium: is technology taking over? A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Authors
E. Rausa
M. A. Zappa
M. E. Kelly
L. Turati
A. Russo
A. Aiolfi
G. Bonitta
L. G. Sgroi
Publication date
01-07-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Keyword
Colonoscopy
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 7/2019
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-019-02034-6

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