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Very useful app for consenting patients for colorectal surgery.
$0.99
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This medical tool estimates the risk of anastomotic leak after colon cancer surgery. It aids in pre-operative patient counseling and surgeon decision-making for individualized care. The calculator uses pre-operative variables based on published research.
✓Anastomotic leak risk prediction
✓Colon cancer surgery focus
✓Pre-operative patient counseling aid
✓Surgeon decision-making support
✓Based on published nomogram modification
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1.0
June 29, 2015
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What is the Anastomotic Leak Calculator used for?
The Anastomotic Leak Calculator is designed to predict the risk of anastomotic leak after colon cancer surgery. It aims to assist in pre-operative patient counseling and surgeon decision-making to provide individualized patient care.
Who should use the Anastomotic Leak Calculator?
This calculator is intended for adult patients with colon cancer who are undergoing surgery with curative intent and do not require a stoma bag. Surgeons can also use it to aid in patient consultations.
What data is the Anastomotic Leak Calculator based on?
The calculator is based on a modification of a nomogram published by Frasson et al. in Annals of Surgery. It specifically uses pre-operative variables to benefit patient consultation before surgery.
Does the Anastomotic Leak Calculator account for all surgical risks?
No, this app only provides an estimate of the anastomotic leak rate based on published data from one study. Many other factors can impact this rate, and numerous other surgical complications are not mentioned.
What is the price of the Anastomotic Leak Calculator?
The Anastomotic Leak Calculator is available for purchase at $0.99.
On which devices can I use the Anastomotic Leak Calculator?
The Anastomotic Leak Calculator is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.
How often is the Anastomotic Leak Calculator updated?
The Anastomotic Leak Calculator was last updated on June 29, 2015, with version 1.0. It has not received updates since its release.
What is the age rating for the Anastomotic Leak Calculator?
The Anastomotic Leak Calculator has an age rating of 12+.