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Fate of the esophagogastric anastomosis [PDF]
ObjectiveThe study objective was to evaluate histopathology of the esophagogastric anastomosis after esophagectomy, determine time trends of histologic changes, and identify factors influencing those findings.MethodsA total of 231 patients underwent 468 ...
Rice, Thomas W. +6 more
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Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), a pathological trachea‐esophagus connection, arises congenitally or from malignancy/radiotherapy/trauma, causing aspiration and malnutrition. Diagnosis utilizes imaging and endoscopy. Treatment ranges from endoscopic stenting to surgical repair and conservative management.
Gang Li +10 more
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Background Several studies have reported that the triangulating stapling method decreases the incidence of anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy.
Toshiaki Tsuji +9 more
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Esophagectomy
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy for esophageal cancer can be performed in multiple positions, such as the lateral decubitus position or prone position, using various techniques.
Seong Yong Park
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ABSTRACT Background Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) adversely affects the survival of pT1b esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). It is hypothesized that a modified stage classification of pT1b ESCC based on LVI may facilitate multidisciplinary therapy in LVI‐positive patients.
Jin‐bo Li +4 more
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What's New? A range of treatment options exist for metastatic esophageal (EC) and gastric cancer (GC). Which modalities or combination thereof are optimal for these malignancies, however, remains uncertain. Here, the authors examined differences in systemic treatment for metastatic EC and GC across hospitals in the Netherlands.
Julie F. M. Geerts +11 more
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Assistant-Based Standardization of Prone Position Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy [PDF]
Thoracoscopic esophagectomy in the prone position (TEPP) might enable solo-surgery in cases requiring resection of the esophagus and the surrounding lymph nodes due to the associated advantages of good exposure of the surgical field and ergonomic ...
Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Methods Surgical esophagectomy is falsely regarded as contributing little survival in resectable, early‐stage disease in favor of nonsurgical treatment with definitive chemoradiation (dCR). We examine surgery in treatment by evaluating large‐scale trends in mortality.
Brian Housman +8 more
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Background Minimally invasive esophagectomy is considered a beneficial approach to esophageal cancer, although a hiatal hernia occurs more frequently in this approach than in open esophagectomy with reconstruction via the mediastinal route.
Takuji Sato +3 more
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On the Job: Lori Pellegrino, MSN, CRNP; Sung Whang, MSN, CRNP, CTTS; Kate Thistle, CRNP [PDF]
The Jefferson Gastroesophageal Center is fortunate to have a trio of specialized nurses to help patients prepare for the esophagectomy procedure, coordinate all of the required tests and follow-up, and provide support through any chemotherapy/radiation ...
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