Outcomes of Esophageal Replacement: Gastric Pull-Up and Colonic Interposition Procedures

Conclusion The gastric pull-up and colonic interposition have comparable mortality and outcomes. The colonic interposition was associated with a higher rate of early septic complications, anastomotic strictures, and need for further surgery. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - September 25, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Bradshaw, Catherine Jane Sloan, Keren Morandi, Anna Lakshminarayanan, Bhanumathi Cox, Sharon Gail Millar, Alastair J. W. Numanoglu, Alp Lakhoo, Kokila Tags: Original Article Source Type: research