Long-term outcomes after hand-sewn versus circular-stapled (25 and 29 mm) anastomotic technique after esophagogastrectomy for esophageal cancer.

In this cohort, the method of anastomotic construction had no bearing on the rate of complications after EG for the treatment of esophageal cancer. Furthermore, long-term need for dilations for symptomatic dysphagia was equal among all groups.