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Calcification of Arteries Supplying the Gastric Tube: A New Risk Factor for Anastomotic Leakage after Esophageal Surgery

DOI

81

Citations

22

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2014

Year

Peter S.N. van Rossum, Leonie Haverkamp, Helena M. Verkooijen, Maarten S. van Leeuwen, Richard van Hillegersberg, Jelle P. Ruurda
Radiology

Abstract

Atherosclerotic calcification of the aorta and right postceliac arteries that supply the gastric tube is an independent risk factor for anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy.

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