The esophageal anastomosis: how improving blood supply affects leak rate

J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 Sep;13(9):1558-60. doi: 10.1007/s11605-009-0906-7. Epub 2009 May 5.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical / adverse effects
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Esophageal Fistula / prevention & control*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / mortality
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Esophagectomy / adverse effects
  • Esophagectomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / adverse effects
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / mortality
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Prognosis
  • Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply*
  • Survival Rate
  • Treatment Outcome