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A patient of Crohn’s disease underwent resection anastomosis. Now present on 7th postoperative day with anastomotic leak from a fistula. Every day leakage volume adds up to 150-200 mL. There is no intra-abdominal collection and the patient is stable without any complaints. What will be next line of management?

AConservative treatment and leave him and hope for the spontaneous resolution
BPerform laparotomy and check for leakage site and health margins
CPerform laparotomy and completely exteriorize the fistula
DPerform laparotomy and place drain and leave
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