Complications of abdominal right-thoracic (Ivor Lewis) esophagectomy.
Esophageal resection and reconstruction are associated with significant operative and postoperative morbidity and mortality. Careful evaluation of the patient's cardiopulmonary status; proper preparation of the patient with smoking cessation, exercise, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; assessment of the stage of disease; selection of a suitable operative technique; and meticulous attention to technical details help reduce the incidence of complications and ensure a successful outcome in this technically challenging procedure.
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Thoracic Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.
D002916:Chylothorax / Q000209:etiology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications