Predictive factors for intrathoracic anastomotic leakage and postoperative mortality after esophageal cancer resection
IAL was a significant cause of death in patients underwent esophageal cancer resection. Patients with high BMI over 24 kg/m<sup>2</sup> and infection may be more prone to developing IAL after esophagectomy. IAL inevitably prolonged the length of hospital stay and increased postoperative mortality.
Authors
- Jian Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2257-4593)
- Tianxiao Tao
- Gengxin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0307-2208)
- Shenhui Dai
Institutions
- Anhui University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Surgery
- Published
- 2024-09-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-024-02562-5
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.29