title: Anastomotic leak after esophagectomy.
abstract: Anastomotic leaks continue to be a source of considerable morbidity and mortality after esophageal resection. Careful attention to the contributing factors to the development of a leak, particularly conduit ischemia and anastomotic technique, can reduce the incidence of anastomotic complications postoperatively. Selective management of leaks, including non-operative treatment when indicated, will maximize the chance for a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 80262, USA. john.mitchell@uchsc.edu
authors.forename: John D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Mitchell
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013536:Suture Techniques