Influence of the stapler size used in esophagojejunostomy anastomosis: anastomotic leak and strictures after total gastrectomy.

Objective: This study evaluates whether the stapler size used in esophagojejunostomy affects development of anastomotic leak or stricture. Material and Methods: Data of patients who underwent esophagojejunostomy with a stapler between August 2009 and January 2011 were obtained. Patients who underwen...

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Published in:	Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 428 - 432
Main Authors:	Cakabay, Bahri, Aksel, Bulent, Unal, Ekrem, Bayar, Sancar, Kocaoglu, Hilmi, Demirci, Salim, Akgul, Hikmet
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Turkiye Klinikleri Apr2012
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