Complications of Esophageal Resection and Reconstruction

Kalpaj Parekh; Mark D Iannettoni

doi:10.1053/j.semtcvs.2006.11.002

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Complications of Esophageal Resection and Reconstruction

Journal article

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Complications of Esophageal Resection and Reconstruction

Kalpaj Parekh and Mark D Iannettoni

Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Vol.19(1), pp.79-88

2007

DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2006.11.002

PMID: 17403462

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Abstract

Esophagectomy is an acceptable treatment option for esophageal cancer and various end-stage benign esophageal conditions. However, it still has a significantly high morbidity and mortality. In this review, the most common complications are analyzed using evidenced based data and when applicable, special consideration to operative technique is reviewed.

gastric necrosis

esophagectomy

anastomotic leaks

complications

tracheal injury

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Title: Subtitle: Complications of Esophageal Resection and Reconstruction
Creators: Kalpaj Parekh
Mark D Iannettoni
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Vol.19(1), pp.79-88
Publisher: Elsevier Inc
DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2006.11.002
PMID: 17403462
ISSN: 1043-0679
eISSN: 1532-9488
Language: English
Date published: 2007
Academic Unit: Anatomy and Cell Biology; Surgery; Cardiothoracic Surgery
Record Identifier: 9984025467702771

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