Anastomotic Leak (also known as Anastomotic Leaks, Leak, Anastomotic): Breakdown of the connection and subsequent leakage of effluent (fluids, secretions, air) from a SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS of the digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems. Most common leakages are from the breakdown of suture line

NIH MeSH · D057868Diseases

Anastomotic Leak

Also known asAnastomotic Leaks · Leak, Anastomotic · Leaks, Anastomotic · Anastomotic Leakage · Anastomotic Leakages · Leakage, Anastomotic · Leakages, Anastomotic

Definition

Breakdown of the connection and subsequent leakage of effluent (fluids, secretions, air) from a SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS of the digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems. Most common leakages are from the breakdown of suture lines in gastrointestinal or bowel anastomosis.

MeSH classification

  • C23.550.767.071

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Common questions about Anastomotic Leak

What does Anastomotic Leak mean in medicine?
Breakdown of the connection and subsequent leakage of effluent (fluids, secretions, air) from a SURGICAL ANASTOMOSIS of the digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems. Most common leakages are from the breakdown of suture lines in gastrointestinal or bowel anastomosis. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Anastomotic Leak known by any other names?
Yes. Anastomotic Leak is also referred to as Anastomotic Leaks, Leak, Anastomotic, Leaks, Anastomotic, Anastomotic Leakage in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Anastomotic Leak sit in the medical classification?
Anastomotic Leak falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C23.550.767.071). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D057868) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗