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Esophageal anastomosis following gastrectomy for gastric cancer: comparison of hand-sewn and stapling technique.

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2001

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Izumi Takeyoshi, Susumu Ohwada, Takumi Ogawa, Y Kawashima, Tomohiko R. Ohya, Susumu Kawate, K Arai, Yoshiki Nakasone, Y Morishita
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Abstract

Stapling anastomosis using a CDH stapler led to a reduction in the incidence of anastomotic leakage. Surgeons must, however, continue to be aware of anastomotic stricture.