Respiratory complications after esophagectomy.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Pulmonary complications are the major source of morbidity and mortality after esophageal resection, and numerous studies have identified various associated with these complications. This article discusses preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors affecting pulmonary complications and strategies to reduce these complications after esophagectomy.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Atkins, BZ; D'Amico, TA
Published Date
- February 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 16 / 1
Start / End Page
- 35 - vi
PubMed ID
- 16696281
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1547-4127
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2006.01.007
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States