[The use of mechanical suturing in esophago-jejunal anastomoses]

10 esophagojejunostomies by EEA Stapler were performed on adult patients (8 males and 2 females, mean age 54 years), after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer. No postoperative bleeding or stricture were observed. 2 anastomotic leaks occurred (20%). The major cause of anastomotic failure is probably technical (incorrect assembly or lubrication of the instrument). According to the our experience and to literary data, the use of stapling devices for performance of esophagojejunostomies is recommended.