Respiratory complications after esophagectomy.
Pulmonary complications are the major source of morbidity and mortality after esophageal resection, and numerous studies have identified various associated with these complications. This article discusses preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors affecting pulmonary complications and strategies to reduce these complications after esophagectomy.
Atkins
B Zane
BZ
Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
D'Amico
Thomas A
TA
D000367:Age Factors; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000503:physiopathology; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors