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01-04-2020 | Esophagus Resection | Editorial Perspective

We Asked the Experts: “To Stent or Not to Stent… What is the Best Management of an Esophageal Leak or Benign Perforation?”

Authors: Sarah K. Thompson, David I. Watson

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 4/2020

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In November 2019, the Journal published an updated systemic review of the impact of esophageal stents in the management of esophageal anastomotic leaks and benign perforations [1]. Although only recently published online, this paper has generated much positive and negative feedback, perhaps magnified by the authors’ use of ‘Twitter’! …

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Title: We Asked the Experts: “To Stent or Not to Stent… What is the Best Management of an Esophageal Leak or Benign Perforation?”
Authors: Sarah K. Thompson
David I. Watson
Publication date: 01-04-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Esophagus Resection
Esophagus Resection
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-020-05411-7

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