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Fate of the esophagogastric anastomosis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
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
core   +1 more source

Comprehensive Insights into Tracheoesophageal Fistula Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Future Directions

open access: yesAdvanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 37, October 6, 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Triangulating stapling vs functional end-to-end stapling for cervical esophagogastric anastomosis after esophagectomy for thoracic esophageal cancer: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesTrials, 2019
Background Several studies have reported that the triangulating stapling method decreases the incidence of anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy.
Toshiaki Tsuji   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Esophagectomy

open access: yesJournal of Chest Surgery, 2021
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
doaj   +1 more source

Modification of Pathological Nodal Classification for pT1b Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Lymphovascular Invasion: Over 10‐Year Experience

open access: yesCancer Reports, Volume 8, Issue 10, October 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Hospital variation in treatment for synchronous metastatic esophageal and gastric cancer: A nationwide population‐based study in the Netherlands

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cancer, Volume 157, Issue 7, Page 1446-1457, 1 October 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Assistant-Based Standardization of Prone Position Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
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
core   +1 more source

Stop Canceling Surgery for Esophageal Cancer: An Analysis of Treatment Related Mortality in 60 000 Patients

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, Volume 132, Issue 5, Page 977-986, October 2025.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Internal hernia to the retrosternal space is a rare complication after minimally invasive esophagectomy: three case reports

open access: yesSurgical Case Reports, 2019
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
doaj   +1 more source

On the Job: Lori Pellegrino, MSN, CRNP; Sung Whang, MSN, CRNP, CTTS; Kate Thistle, CRNP [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
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 ...

core   +1 more source

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