Anastomotic leakage following total gastrectomy or esophagectomy is a significant
complication that considerably increases postoperative mortality. The location of the …

Background Esophageal anastomotic leakage still represents a challenging complication
after esophageal surgery. Endoscopically placed self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are …

Background: Esophageal anastomotic leak is a potentially life threatening complication of
esophagectomy and esophagogastrectomy. We reviewed our experience with this …

Background Anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy is a life-threatening complication.
No comparative outcome analyses for the different treatment regimens are yet available …

BACKGROUND: Surgery, as well as conservative treatment, in patients with clinically
apparent intrathoracic esophageal anastomotic leaks often is associated with poor results …

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a self-expanding plastic stent in the treatment of
thoracic leaks after esophagectomy for cancer. Summary Background Data: Anastomotic …

Esophagogastric anastomotic leaks are the most feared surgical complications following
resection of esophageal cancers. We aimed to develop a therapeutic algorithm for this …

Abstract Background Anastomotic leakage (0–30%) after esophagectomy is a severe
complication and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this …

Despite improvements in operative strategies for esophageal resection, anastomotic leaks,
fistula, postoperative pulmonary complications, and chylothorax can occur. Our review seeks …

OBJECTIVE: We sought to analyze our experience with management of intrathoracic
anastomotic leak after esophagectomy. METHODS: All patients who had intrathoracic …