The risk factors for gastrointestinal anastomotic leak after cytoreduction with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Background: Gastrointestinal anastomotic leak (GAL) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors associated with GAL in peritoneal metastases (PM) surgery.

Methods: Patients who underwent CRS and HIPEC with gastrointestinal anastomosis were included.