Anastomosis leakage is a serious complication that occurs in 0% to 30% of upper GI
surgery patients.
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Furthermore, intrathoracic anastomotic leaks are associated with even higher morbidity
and mortality rates (as high as 60%).
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Abbreviation:
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 01, 2012
Accepted:
July 30,
2012
Received:
May 8,
2012
Footnotes
DISCLOSURE: The authors disclosed no financial relationships relevant to this publication.
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© 2012 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
