Conference
Gastrointestinal function following esophagectomy for malignancy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The frequency and causes of gastrointestinal complications following esophagectomy for malignancy are unknown.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: We reviewed 295 esophagectomies performed for malignancy between January 1980 and September 1994 in order to determine the frequency and causes of early and late gastrointestinal complications.
Authors
Finley RJ; Lamy A; Clifton J; Evans KG; Fradet G; Nelems B
Volume
169
Pagination
pp. 471-475
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 1995
DOI
10.1016/s0002-9610(99)80197-4
Conference proceedings
The American Journal of Surgery
Issue
5
ISSN
0002-9610
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdenocarcinomaAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnastomosis, SurgicalCarcinoma, Squamous CellCardiaDeglutition DisordersDrainageEsophageal NeoplasmsEsophagectomyEsophagusFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGastric EmptyingGastroesophageal RefluxHospital MortalityHumansIncidenceJejunostomyMaleMiddle AgedPneumoniaReoperationStomach NeoplasmsSurvival Rate