Cardiopulmonary complications of esophageal surgery.
This article reviews preoperative cardiopulmonary concerns that may need medical investigation prior to surgery. Common intraoperative hemodynamic disturbances and possible causes of respiratory failure are discussed. The cardiopulmonary complications occurring after esophagectomy reported in large series are presented.
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Department of Anesthesiology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology*; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control