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Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Kauer, WK; Stein, HJ; Dittler, HJ; Siewert, JR
Title:
Stent implantation as a treatment option in patients with thoracic anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: In patients with esophagectomy and gastric pull up for esophageal carcinoma anastomotic leaks are a well-known complication and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated stent implantation as a treatment option in patients with thoracic anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy. METHODS: 269 patients with esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma n = 212, squamous cell carcinoma n = 57) had undergone esophagectomy and gastric pull up with an intrathoracic anastomosis betw...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Surg Endosc
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
22
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
50-3
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00464-007-9504-5
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17704867
Print-ISSN:
0930-2794
TUM Institution:
Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik
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