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. 1982 Apr;37(4):296–299. doi: 10.1136/thx.37.4.296

Oesophagogastrectomy using the end-to-end anastomosing stapler.

B Fabri, R J Donnelly
PMCID: PMC459301  PMID: 7112460

Abstract

The use of a mechanical instrument for accomplishing end-to-side oesophagogastrostomy is described. We report our experience with 30 consecutive patients undergoing oesophagogastrectomy--26 for malignant disease and four for benign peptic stricture. There were two immediate postoperative deaths. One patient developed a chylothorax and died six weeks after operation. The instrument failed to function satisfactorily on one occasion. There were no anastomotic leaks.

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