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432 patients having anterior resection in Sweden

Leak rate 12%, increased with:

-Male sex

-Anastomosis <6cm

-Pre-operative radiation

Leak rates and radiotherapy

Matthiessen et al Colorectal Disease. 2004;6(6):462-9.