Increased Variance in Oral and Gastric Microbiome Correlates With Esophagectomy Anastomotic Leak

Conclusions Patients with anastomotic leaks had increased variance in their preoperative oral and gastric flora. Microbiome analysis could help identify patients at higher risk for leak after esophagectomy.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research