TY - JOUR AU - Schlottmann, Francisco AU - Molena, Daniela PY - 2016 TI - Anastomotic leak: an early complication with potentially long-term consequences JF - Journal of Thoracic Disease; Vol 8, No 10 (October 01, 2016): Journal of Thoracic Disease Y2 - 2016 KW - N2 - Significant improvements in surgical techniques and postoperative care have led to a reduction in morbidity and mortality associated with esophagectomy (1). Nevertheless, anastomotic leak remains the most feared complication and represents the Achilles’ heal of esophageal resection. The overall risk of developing an anastomotic leak is about 10%, with significant higher incidence for cervical anastomosis compared to intrathoracic (2). UR - https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/9896