Abstract
Esophagogastric anastomosis was performed with the EEA stapler in 31 patients who underwent esophageal resections. Anastomoses were accomplished at all levels of the thoracic and cervical esophagus by a variety of approaches. Routine barium cine-esophagograms obtained at seven days after operation failed to demonstrate an anastomotic leak in any patient. The operative mortality rate was 3% (1 of 31 patients). Technical problems occurred during the operation in three patients; in two of these an incomplete anastomosis may have resulted from the surgeon's error. All patients were able to swallow normally at the time of discharge. Late anastomotic stricture occurred in five patients, and responded to dilatation in all but one patient who had local tumor recurrence. We conclude that the EEA stapler allows rapid and reliable esophagogastric anastomosis. Successful use of the instrument requires strict attention to technical detail and awareness of possible pitfalls.
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