A method of gastric conduit elevation via the posterior mediastinal pathway in thoracoscopic subtotal esophagectomy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite efforts to improve surgical techniques, serious complications still sometimes occur. Use of a physiological posterior mediastinal pathway has increased given advances such as automated anastomotic devices and a reduction in t...

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Main Authors: Hirahara Noriyuki, Yamamoto Tetsu, Tanaka Tsuneo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/20