Simple technique of azygos arch division and retraction for minimally invasive esophagectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10388-020-00760-7
Abstract: The azygos arch is usually divided during esophagectomy. To achieve thorough lymphadenectomy up to upper mediastinum, many surgeons prefer to retract the distal stump of the azygos arch by pulling out the thread which ligates… read more here.
Keywords: division retraction; invasive esophagectomy; minimally invasive; azygos arch ... See more keywords
A useful method to keep azygos arch in minimally invasive resection of esophageal leiomyoma.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.09.152
Abstract: Lifting azygos arch with a prolene line is a useful way to keep azygos arch in minimally invasive resection of esophageal leiomyoma without affecting surgical exposure and operative procedure. read more here.
Keywords: arch minimally; minimally invasive; keep azygos; azygos arch ... See more keywords