title: Embryologic and anatomic basis of esophageal surgery.
abstract: The embryogenesis, congenital anomalies, and surgical anatomy and applications of the esophagus for benign and malignant processes are detailed in this article. Emphasis is placed on the role of embryology and the anatomy involved in surgical decisions.
authors.affiliation: Center for Surgical Anatomy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Skandalakis
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ellis
mesh_terms: D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000196:embryology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans