Abstract:Esophageal surgery comprises a variety of procedures of differing complexity to treat functional and structural disorders of the esophagus. Local disease extension, surgical repair technique, and physical status of the patient primarily dictate anesthetic management of patients with esophageal pathology. Because the esophagus is in close proximity to vital organs and structures, a specific knowledge of the anatomy is essential to realize how esophageal pathology can compromise elemental physiological functions… Show more
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