“…Pelvic drainage serves as an indicator of anastomosis that reflects its integrity. 13 According to the experiences of different surgeons, clinical AL was indicated by the presence of clinical signs such as abnormal discharge from the pelvic drain tube (gas, pus, or feces), 3,4,14 peritonitis, 2,3,13 postoperative fever, 3,4 postoperative leukocytosis, 4 postoperative abdominal pain, 3 rectovaginal fistula, 4 or pelvic abscess. 4 If leakage is suspected, then abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT), 3,4,14 sigmoidoscopy, 4,14 rectal examination 4,14 or water-soluble contrast enema 4 should be conducted to confirm the diagnosis of AL.…”