Purpose To evaluate the association between the amount and location of calcifications of
the supplying arteries of the gastric tube, as determined with a vascular calcification scoring …

Background Recent studies demonstrated that calcification of arteries supplying the gastric
tube is associated with anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy. However, it remains …

Background Anastomotic leak is an important cause of morbidity and mortality after
esophagectomy for esophageal cancer patients. Calcification of the arteries supplying the …

Purpose Anastomotic leakage is a major surgical complication following esophagectomy
and gastric pull-up. Specific risk factors such as celiac trunk (TC) stenosis and high …

Purpose The purpose of the present study was to evaluate whether vascular calcification is a
risk factor for anastomotic leakage after gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients. Methods …

Background Anastomotic leakage is associated with increased morbidity and mortality after
esophagectomy. Calcification of the arteries supplying the gastric tube has been identified …

Anastomotic leakage represents a major complication of gastrointestinal surgery, leading to
increased postoperative morbidity; it the foremost cause of mortality after intestinal resection …

Objective To develop a CT-based prediction score for anastomotic leakage after
esophagectomy and compare it to subjective CT interpretation. Methods Consecutive …

BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leakage (AL) is the most feared complication of colorectal
surgery. Atherosclerosis is suggested to have a detrimental effect on anastomotic healing …

Backgrounds and aim Anastomotic leak (AL) following esophagectomy for esophageal
cancer (EC) remains an important cause of prolonged hospitalization and impaired quality of …