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[Complications Following Oesophagectomy: Mechanism, Detection, Treatment and Prevention]

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Journal J Chir (Paris)
Specialty General Surgery
Date 2006 Mar 25
PMID 16555439
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Abstract

Oesophageal surgery remains a relatively morbid operation with potentially devastating complications that can be minimized by prevention, early recognition, and appropriate management. Anastomotic leak, conduit necrosis, and pulmonary failure are the most serious complications. The management of complications following oesophagectomy is reviewed in the following section.

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