Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2871765 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Drain amylase levels recorded on day 4 after esophagectomy are more accurate for the detection of esophageal anastomotic leak than barium esophagram. Drain amylase levels represent a noninvasive test that may facilitate safe, early discharge after esophagectomy.
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Authors
Yaron MD, Christopher W. MD, Jonathan MD, Vanessa P. MD, Philip A. MD,