Parekh Kalpaj, Iannettoni Mark D
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2007 Spring;19(1):79-88. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2006.11.002.
Esophagectomy is an acceptable treatment option for esophageal cancer and various end-stage benign esophageal conditions. However, it still has a significantly high morbidity and mortality. In this review, the most common complications are analyzed using evidenced based data and when applicable, special consideration to operative technique is reviewed.