Each colorectal anastomosis is routinely evaluated intraoperatively by sigmoidoscopy and, in the presence of signs of bleeding, also postoperatively (persistent rectal bleeding within 24 hours after surgery).
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Intraoperative intraluminal anastomotic bleeding
Timeframe: during surgery until getting the patient is out of the OR