Delayed postoperative emptying after esophageal resection is dependent on the size of the gastric substitute. - Concepedia

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Delayed postoperative emptying after esophageal resection is dependent on the size of the gastric substitute.

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1995

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Willem A. Bemelman, C. W. Taat, J. F. M. Slors, J.J.B. van Lanschot, H. Obertop

Abstract

The type of gastric remnant used for reconstruction is an important determinant of postoperative gastric emptying. Pyloroplasty does not prevent delayed gastric emptying after esophageal substitution.