Pylorus drainage procedures in thoracoabdominal esophagectomy – a single-center experience and review of the literature

Pylorus drainage procedures in thoracoabdominal esophagectomy – a single-center experience and review of the literature

Abstract Background Pylorotomy and pyloroplasty in thoracoabdominal esophagectomy are routinely performed in many high-volume centers to prevent delayed gastric emptying (DGE) due to truncal vagotomy. Currently, controversy remains regarding the need for these practices. The present study aimed to d...

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Main Authors: Stefan Fritz, Katharina Feilhauer, André Schaudt, Hansjörg Killguss, Eduard Esianu, René Hennig, Jörg Köninger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Thoracoabdominal esophagectomy
Pylorotomy
Pyloroplasty
Pylorus drainage
Delayed gastric emptying
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-018-0347-x

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