Journal article
Anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: a comparison of thoracic and cervical anastomoses.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Esophagogastric anastomotic leaks remain a significant problem after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Many investigators have reported that leaks are more frequent after cervical, as opposed to thoracic, esophagogastric anastomoses. We conducted a retrospective review to assess the effect of anastomotic location (thoracic or cervical) on anastomotic leak incidence and severity.
METHODS: Seventy-four consecutive …
Authors
Blewett CJ; Miller JD; Young JE; Bennett WF; Urschel JD
Journal
Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 75–78
Publication Date
April 2001
ISSN
1341-1098