A patient of Crohn's disease, underwent resection anastomosis. Now presents on 7th post-op day with anastomotic site leak from a fistula.Everyday leakage volume adds up to 150-200 ml.There is no intra-abdominal collection and the patient is stable without any complains.What will be the next line of management ?

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Perform Laparotomy and check for leakage site and healthy margins

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Do conservative treatment and leave him and hop for the spontaneous resolution

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Perform Laparotomy and completely exteriorize the fistula

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Perform Laparotomy and place lateral drains and leave

1.	A patient of Crohn's disease, underwent resection anastomosis. Now presents on 7th post-op day with anastomotic site leak from a fistula.Everyday leakage volume adds up to 150-200 ml.There is no intra-abdominal collection and the patient is stable without any complains.What will be the next line of management ?
A.	Do conservative treatment and leave him and hop for the spontaneous resolution
B.	Perform Laparotomy and check for leakage site and healthy margins
C.	Perform Laparotomy and completely exteriorize the fistula
D.	Perform Laparotomy and place lateral drains and leave
Answer» B. Perform Laparotomy and check for leakage site and healthy margins

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