Cervical or thoracic anastomosis after esophageal resection and gastric tube reconstruction - A prospective randomized triol comparing sutured neck anastomosis with stapled intrathorocic anastomosis
Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare in prospective randomized fashion a manually sutured esophagogastric anastomosis in the neck and a stapled in the chest after esophageal resection and gastric tube reconstruction. Summary Background Data: Despite the fact that all reconstructions after esophagectomy will result in a cervical or a thoracic anastomosis, controversy still exists as t