Circular stapling anastomosis with indocyanine green fluorescence imaging for cervical esophagogastric anastomosis after thoracoscopic esophagectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis
Abstract Background Thoracoscopic esophagectomy has been extensively used worldwide as a curative surgery for patients with esophageal cancer; however, complications such as anastomotic leakage and stenosis remain a major concern. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-04-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01602-2 |