Routine Radiologic Assessment for Anastomotic Leak Is Not Necessary in Asymptomatic Patients After Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-021-05219-3
Abstract: Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a major source of post-esophagectomy morbidity and patients are often initially asymptomatic. Debate exists on timing and utility of imaging to detect AL post-esophagectomy. We sought to evaluate the efficacy and… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal cancer; leak; post esophagectomy; radiologic ... See more keywords
Airway Management in Patients With a History of Esophagectomy: A Case Series.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.06.048
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Esophagectomy is a highly invasive surgery, and it often is accompanied by various postoperative complications. With increases in the rate and length of patient survival in postoperative esophagectomy patients, the number of said patients… read more here.
Keywords: esophagectomy; esophagectomy patients; airway management; case series ... See more keywords
456 PARAVERTEBRAL AND RECTUS SHEATH CATHETERS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THORACIC EPIDURAL FOR ANALGESIA POST-ESOPHAGECTOMY
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DOI: 10.1093/dote/doaa087.116
Abstract: Thoracic epidural (TE) analgesia has been the gold standard for pain management post-esophagectomy and is still being widely used. While it offers excellent analgesia, it can negatively impact on recovery due to hypotension. An alternative… read more here.
Keywords: post; paravertebral rectus; post esophagectomy; analgesia ... See more keywords
Successful anti‐reflux treatment post‐esophagectomy using endoscopic suturing with Overstitch
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DOI: 10.1111/den.13316
Abstract: The reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus is a common complication post-esophagectomy. Endoscopic suturing technique is becoming a useful treatment in gastrointestinal tract. This system takes advantage of robust tissue approximation by use of… read more here.
Keywords: post esophagectomy; treatment; endoscopic suturing; reflux ... See more keywords
The clinical characteristics, treatments and prognosis of post-esophagectomy airway fistula: a multicenter cohort study
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DOI: 10.21037/tlcr-22-141
Abstract: Background Post-esophagectomy airway fistula (PEAF) is a serious complication after esophageal cancer resection. At present, the clinical characteristics, treatments and prognosis of PEAF patients remain inconclusive. We aimed to investigate these problems of patients with… read more here.
Keywords: esophagectomy airway; post esophagectomy; characteristics treatments; type ... See more keywords