Risk factors for anastomotic leak after esophagectomy for cancer: A NSQIP procedure-targeted analysis.
Bradley R HallLaura E FloresZachary S ParshallValerie K ShostromChandrakanth AreBradley N ReamesPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2019)
Both patient and procedure-related factors are associated with anastomotic leak. Though frequently non-modifiable, these findings could facilitate risk stratification and early detection of anastomotic leak to reduce associated morbidity.