Surgical Adjuncts During Esophagectomy
Esophagectomy is a major operation whereby intraoperative technique and postoperative care must be optimal. Even in expert hands, the complication rate is as high as 59%. Here the authors discuss the role of surgical adjuncts, including enteral access, nasogastric decompression, pyloric drainage procedures, and anastomotic buttressing as adjuncts to esophagectomy and whether they reduce perioperative complications.
Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Ammara A. Watkins, Michael S. Kent, Jennifer L. Wilson Source Type: research