| Literature DB >> 16696281 |
B Zane Atkins1, Thomas A D'Amico.
Abstract
Pulmonary complications are the major source of morbidity and mortality after esophageal resection, and numerous studies have identified various associated with these complications. This article discusses preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative factors affecting pulmonary complications and strategies to reduce these complications after esophagectomy.Mesh:
Year: 2006 PMID: 16696281 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2006.01.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Thorac Surg Clin Impact factor: 1.750