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The early detection of AL is crucial, as it can significantly impact the patient\u2019s recovery and survival rates. This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of abdominal Computed Tomography(CT) scans in identifying AL among rectal cancer patients post-LAR. This retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Tehran Surgical Research Center and included 42 patients with rectal cancer who underwent LAR after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. All patients received an abdominal CT scan on the fifth postoperative day. The presence of AL was confirmed based on clinical symptoms, radiological findings, and the necessity for reoperation. The study focused on evaluating specific CT findings, such as perianastomotic collections, to determine their correlation with AL. The analysis revealed that certain CT scan findings, particularly complex collections larger than 5\u00a0cm in proximity to the anastomosis site and signs of generalized peritonitis, were significantly associated with the presence of AL. These findings were particularly important in cases where patients also exhibited clinical symptoms like fever and leukocytosis. The presence of these CT indicators often necessitated reoperation to address the leakage.  The results of this study suggest that while abdominal CT scans are a valuable tool in the early detection of AL, the interpretation of these scans must be done in conjunction with clinical symptoms. The study highlights the importance of considering the size of perianastomotic collections and the presence of systemic symptoms for an accurate and timely diagnosis of AL. 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