The importance of radiological controls of anastomoses after upper gastrointestinal tract surgery - a retrospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>This study was designed to analyze whether routine radiological controls of anastomoses in the upper gastrointestinal tract an early detection of anastomotic leaks.</p> <p>Patients and Methods</p> <p>135 pat...

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Main Authors: Kerscher Alexander G, Melling Nathaniel, Klein Peter, Meyer Thomas, Doerfer Joerg, Hohenberger Werner, Pelz Joerg OW
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/4/1/17