Problems and complications associated with esophageal surgery.

Complications associated with esophageal surgery can be overcome by careful surgical technique, patience, and the selection of appropriate treatments for esophageal lesions. Two retrospective studies that evaluated the results of esophageal surgery in dogs and cats reported successful outcomes in 77% and 85% of the cases. By following classic surgical tenets, the use of fine non-reactive suture material, the precise apposition of tissues, and the avoidance of tension on the suture line, the esophagus will heal admirably.