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An Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Designed to Minimize Anastomotic Complications and Optimize Conduit Function
Published on: April 17, 2020
[Evaluation of reconstruction technique after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer]
1Department of Esophagogastr-ointestinal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, China. pengjunsheng@tom.com.
Abstract:
Surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment for esophageal cancer, although improvements have been made in surgical maneuvers and perioperative care, serious complications still occur after operation. The reconstruction of alimentary tract is a key procedure to ensure success of operation, it is related to perioperative complication and prognosis. Selection of procedure should be individualized based on the stage and location of the disease, medical condition and the surgeon's experience.
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