Comparison of substernal and posterior mediastinal route of reconstruction after minimally invasive esophagectomy for esophageal cancer
Tran Quang Dat,
Dang Quang Thong,
Doan Thuy Nguyen
et al.
Abstract:Background
Substernal (ST) and posterior mediastinal (PM) routes are the two most common for reconstruction after esophagectomy with cervical anastomosis. Recent evidence showed similar outcomes between the routes; thus, the superior choice remained controversial. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of the ST to the PM route for reconstruction after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer (EC).
Method
This retrospective cohort study included 132 patients who underwent McKeown minimally invasive eso… Show more
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