Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS Case #3 - This 47 year old female underwent small bowel resection DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 7.) What are possible consequences of an anastomotic leak? Possible consequences of an anastomotic leak include a local abscess, fistula formation, complete breakdown of the anastomosis, wound dehiscence, sepsis and death.
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