Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9980250 The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2005 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Intrathoracic anastomotic leak after esophagectomy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Contained leaks often can be managed nonoperatively. When surgical management is required, esophagogastric continuity can often be maintained in the majority of patients. Long-term functional results are satisfactory and similar in both the reoperative and nonoperative groups. However, a noncontained leak adversely affected long-term survival.
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