Management of Postoperative Complications After Esophageal Resection.

Surg Clin North Am

Section of Thoracic Surgery, Albany Medical College, Third Floor, 50 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12159, USA. Electronic address:

Published: June 2021

Newer surgical techniques have reduced complications and mortality following esophagectomy, but they nevertheless remain high. Data regarding complications are frequently inconsistent and, therefore, difficult to compare between groups. As a result, considerable energy is spent trying to identify best practices to minimize complications. This article reviews the rates of complications and attempts to give guidance regarding their management and outcomes.

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