title: Complications of esophageal resection and reconstruction.
abstract: Esophagectomy is an acceptable treatment option for esophageal cancer and various end-stage benign esophageal conditions. However, it still has a significantly high morbidity and mortality. In this review, the most common complications are analyzed using evidenced based data and when applicable, special consideration to operative technique is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
authors.forename: Kalpaj
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Parekh
authors.forename: Mark D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Iannettoni
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005746:Gastric Emptying; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries