Long-term outcomes of the application of fibrin sealant in the prevention of cervical anastomotic leakage after McKeown esophagectomy
Yan Huang,
Zhichao Li,
Jianhua Fu
et al.
Abstract:Background
Anastomotic leakage remains an issue after esophagectomy. Previous studies have indicated that the intraoperative application of fibrin sealant could reduce the incidence of anastomotic leakage. This study reported survival outcomes among EC or EJC patients who received the intraoperative application of fibrin sealant during McKeown esophagectomy.
Methods
We designed a retrospective study including 227 patients with esophageal or esophagogastric junction cancer undergoing McKeown esophagectomy per… Show more
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