Conduit Vascular Evaluation is Associated with Reduction in Anastomotic Leak After Esophagectomy

Anastomotic leak following esophagectomy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A major factor determining anastomotic success is an adequate blood supply to the conduit. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of intraoperative evaluation of the conduit’s vascular supply on anastomotic failure after esophagectomy. We retrospectively analyzed data from 90 consecutive patients undergoing esophagectomy with gastric...