Risk factors of esophagojejunal anastomosis leakage after total gastrectomy

Background/Aim Esophagojejunal anastomotic leakage (EJAL) after total gastrectomy is one of the most frequent life-threatening complications. The rate of EJAL after total gastrectomy is about 2–11% worlwide. The aim of this study was to identify the independent prognostic risk factors that may pre...

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Main Authors: Mindaugas Kiudelis, Jonas Bernotas, Antanas Mickevičius, Žilvinas Endzinas, Almantas Maleckas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vilnius University Press 2013-01-01
Series:Lietuvos Chirurgija
Online Access:http://www.journals.vu.lt/lietuvos-chirurgija/article/view/1571