Complications of abdominal right-thoracic (Ivor Lewis) esophagectomy.

  • 1 August 1997
    • journal article
    • review article
    • Vol. 7  (3) , 587
Abstract
Esophageal resection and reconstruction are associated with significant operative and postoperative morbidity and mortality. Careful evaluation of the patient's cardiopulmonary status; proper preparation of the patient with smoking cessation, exercise, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; assessment of the stage of disease; selection of a suitable operative technique; and meticulous attention to technical details help reduce the incidence of complications and ensure a successful outcome in this technically challenging procedure.

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