Is Hypertrophic or Keloid Wound Scar a Risk Factor for Stricture at Esophagogastric Anastomosis Site after Esophageal Cancer Operation?

Is Hypertrophic or Keloid Wound Scar a Risk Factor for Stricture at Esophagogastric Anastomosis Site after Esophageal Cancer Operation?

Background/Aims: Anastomotic stricture at the esophagus and the conduit anastomosis site after the surgical resection of esophageal cancer is relatively common. This study examined whether a hypertrophic scar or keloid formation at a surgical wound is related to an anastomotic stricture. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Yong Won Seong, Jee Hyun Kim, You Jung Ok, Se Jin Oh, Jae-Sung Choi, Jeong Sang Lee, Hyeon Jong Moon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2022-10-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
esophageal neoplasms
esophageal stenosis
esophagectomy
anastomosis
surgical
Online Access:https://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?uid=5754&vmd=Full

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