Understanding Post-Esophagectomy Complications and Their Management: The Early Complications
Jenifer Edmondson, John G. Hunter, Gennadiy Bakis, Amber O’Connor, Stephanie G. Wood, Alia Qureshi
Abstract
Esophagectomy is a technically complex operation performed for both benign and malignant esophageal disease. Medical and surgical advancements have led to improved outcomes in esophagectomy patients over the past several decades; however, surgeons must remain vigilant as complications happen often and can be severe. Post-esophagectomy complications can be grouped into early and late categories. The aim of this review is to discuss the early complications of esophagectomy along with their risk factors, work-up, and management strategies with special attention given to anastomotic leaks.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEsophagectomyGeneral surgeryEsophageal cancerIntensive care medicineSurgeryAnastomosisCancerInternal medicineEsophageal Cancer Research and TreatmentEsophageal and GI PathologyGastric Cancer Management and Outcomes