The esophageal anastomosis: traditional methods to prevent leak.
Raymond
Daniel P
DP
Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. daniel_raymond@urmc.rochester.edu
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013718:Tensile Strength; D016896:Treatment Outcome