Comparative efficacy of reinforced suturing, transanal drainage tube, and no additional intervention in preventing anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery: a network meta-analysis.

Int J Colorectal Dis · 2026 · PMC12835066 · PMID 41586921

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

However, it is important to note that the direct comparison between RS and TDT did not reach statistical significance (OR 1.44, 95% CrI 0.68–3.09).

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showed a trendno p-value reported

TDT showed a trend toward reduced anastomotic stricture risk (SUCRA 0.73), but the effect was not statistically significant (TDT vs.

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