Laparoscopic-thoracoscopic esophageal resection in the treatment of giant epiphrenic esophageal diverticulum (Ivor Lewis operation): Case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.10.005
Abstract: Highlights • Complicated epiphrenic diverticula are extremely rare.• A 57-year-old woman had giant diverticulum with spread esophageal wall necrosis.• One-step laparoscopic-thoracoscopic esophageal resection with gastric tube plasty.• Treatment of giant diverticulum with necrotic diverticulitis and… read more here.
Keywords: diverticulum; esophageal resection; thoracoscopic esophageal; giant ... See more keywords
Management of chyle leaks following esophageal resection: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doab012
Abstract: Summary Background Chyle leakage is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication following esophageal resections. The optimal management strategy is not clear, with a limited evidence base. Methods Searches were conducted up to 31 December 2020… read more here.
Keywords: chyle leaks; esophageal resection; following esophageal; management ... See more keywords
Feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of endoscopic vacuum therapy for intrathoracic anastomotic leakage following transthoracic esophageal resection
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DOI: 10.1186/s12876-021-01651-6
Abstract: Background Anastomotic leakage (AL) in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Especially intrathoracic anastomotic leakage leads to life-threatening complications. Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) for anastomotic leakage after transthoracic… read more here.
Keywords: leakage; intrathoracic anastomotic; esophageal resection; anastomotic leakage ... See more keywords
Readmission after esophageal resection for esophageal cancer: incidence and risk factors.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd-20-1670
Abstract: J Thorac Dis 2020;12(9):4608-4611 | http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jtd-20-1670 Esophageal resection for malignant neoplasms is a procedure associated with high morbidity—in fact, morbidity rates have been reported to be as high as 59% (1,2). Common early postoperative complications… read more here.
Keywords: risk factors; esophageal resection; hospital stay; readmission ... See more keywords
Proper volume management during anesthesia for esophageal resection.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.01.33
Abstract: Esophagectomy is a high-risk surgical procedure with significant postoperative morbidity and mortality. Proper fluid management is essential to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications. Restrictive management is advocated in ERAS based protocols and recent guidelines for esophagectomy,… read more here.
Keywords: volume management; management; management anesthesia; esophageal resection ... See more keywords