Esophageal resection for cancer in The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China (1982-2008).

Esophageal resection for cancer in The University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, China (1982-2008). J Thorac Dis. 2018 Jun;10(Suppl 16):S1843-S1844 Authors: Wong J Abstract Esophageal resection is a high-risk procedure. In the early 1980s, it carried a mortality of more than 20%. Through a concerted effort which include meticulous surgical technique, vigilant post-operative care, and a low threshold to correct respiratory problem, the mortality rate was reduced to almost 0%. Our single layer continuous anastomotic technique also dramatically reduced the anastomotic leakage rate. PMID: 30026969 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: J Thorac Dis Source Type: research