Intrathoracic versus Cervical Anastomosis after Resection of Esophageal Cancer: A matched pair analysis of 72 patients in a single center study

Intrathoracic versus Cervical Anastomosis after Resection of Esophageal Cancer: A matched pair analysis of 72 patients in a single center study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to analyze the early postoperative outcome of esophageal cancer treated by subtotal esophageal resection, gastric interposition and either intrathoracic or cervical anastomosis in a single center study.</...

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Main Authors: Klink Christian D, Binnebösel Marcel, Otto Jens, Boehm Gabriele, von Trotha Klaus T, Hilgers Ralf-Dieter, Conze Joachim, Neumann Ulf P, Jansen Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal resection
Cervical anastomosis
Intrathoracic anastomosis
Transthoracic
Transhiatal
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/159

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