Mechanical cervical esophagogastric laterolateral anastomosis after esophagectomies.

Among the challenges of esophagectomies, the cervical anastomosis remains challenging for its consequences, the main being the anastomotic stricture. The authors present a technique for an Orringer-fashion mechanical cervical laterolateral esophagogastric anastomosis, which reduces the rate of fistula and stenosis.

Colon mechanical preparation is necessary as routine in medical care?

Background: The value of the preparation of the colon prior colorectal surgery remains debatable. Since installed as traditional the use of this routine, few studies have been conducted to support the safety of surgeries done without mechanical bowel preparation.

Aim: To determine if there is a correlation between postoperative complications and no use of mechanical bowel preparation in operated patients.