| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874742 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
When performing an esophagogastric anastomosis, clinically significant leaks occur with similar frequency in both cervical and intrathoracic locations. The HS technique has the highest leak rate and the LS technique had the lowest rate of stricture formation.
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Authors
Theolyn N. MD, Francis C. MD, William S. MS, Mark S. MD, Stephen D. MD, MS, Dennis A. MD, PhD, K. Robert MD, Claude MD,