Oesophagogastrectomy using the end-to-end anastomosing stapler.
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- 1 April 1982
- Vol. 37 (4) , 296-299
- https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.37.4.296
Abstract
The use of a mechanical instrument for accomplishing end-to-side oesophagogastrostomy is described. We report our experience with 30 consecutive patients undergoing oesophagogastrectomy--26 for malignant disease and four for benign peptic stricture. There were two immediate postoperative deaths. One patient developed a chylothorax and died six weeks after operation. The instrument failed to function satisfactorily on one occasion. There were no anastomotic leaks.This publication has 11 references indexed in Scilit:
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