Comparison of anastomotic stricture rates between 23- and 25-mm powered circular staplers in cervical esophagogastric anastomosis: a propensity-matched study

In this study, 23- and 25-mm powered CSs achieved comparable anastomotic stricture rates in cervical esophagogastric anastomosis during McKeown esophagectomy. The newly introduced 23-mm powered CS can be a useful option, considering its easier anvil insertion into the residual esophagus when insertion of the 25-mm CS anvil is technically challenging.