Anastomotic leak: An early complication with potentially long-term consequences Journal Article
| Authors: | Schlottmann, F.; Molena, D. |
| Article Title: | Anastomotic leak: An early complication with potentially long-term consequences |
| Abstract: | Significant improvements in surgical techniques and postoperative care have led to a reduction in morbidity and mortality associated with esophagectomy (1). Nevertheless, anastomotic leak remains the most feared complication and represents the Achilles' heal of esophageal resection. The overall risk of developing an anastomotic leak is about 10%, with significant higher incidence for cervical anastomosis compared to intrathoracic (2). © Journal of Thoracic Disease. All rights reserved. |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Thoracic Disease |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Issue: | 10 |
| ISSN: | 2072-1439 |
| Publisher: | Pioneer Bioscience Publishing Company |
| Date Published: | 2016-10-01 |
| Start Page: | E1219 |
| End Page: | E1220 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.21037/jtd.2016.09.65 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC5107498 |
| PUBMED: | 27867591 |
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| Notes: | Editorial -- Export Date: 6 December 2016 -- Source: Scopus |
