# anastomotic leak

> breakdown of the connection and subsequent leakage of effluent (fluids, secretions, air) from a surgical anastomosis of the digestive, respiratory, genitourinary, and cardiovascular systems

**Wikidata**: [Q487231](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q487231)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/anastomotic-leak


## References

1. UMLS 2023