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

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

PubMed · 2001 · 33 citations · 0 references

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.