The impact of cervical lymph node dissection on acid and duodenogastroesophageal reflux after intrathoracic esophagogastrostomy following transthoracic esophagectomy

ConclusionCervical lymph node dissection increases acid reflux and DGER and can lead to an increase in the incidence of reflux esophagitis in patients undergoing intrathoracic esophagogastrostomy.
Source: Surgery Today - Category: Surgery Source Type: research