- Recommendation ID
- MTG63/01
- Question
Endo-SPONGE shows promise for treating low rectal anastomotic leaks. However, there is not enough good-quality evidence to support the case for routine adoption in the NHS. Further evidence in the form of real-world data collection is recommended to address uncertainties about selection criteria, patient-reported outcome measures, stoma reversal and bowel function recovery compared with other treatments. Find out more in the section on further research in this guidance.
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Endo-SPONGE for treating low rectal anastomotic leak
- Number
- MTG63
- Date issued
- December 2021
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 31/12/2021 |