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Annals of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 13/2021

01-12-2021 | Vacuum Therapy | ASO Author Reflections

ASO Author Reflections: Focusing on the Anastomosis or the Other Way Around?

Authors: Chao-Chun Chang, MD, Wen-Ruei Tang, MD, Yi-Ting Yen, MD, PhD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 13/2021

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For patients with synchronous hypopharyngeal and esophageal cancer, total pharyngolaryngectomy with esophagectomy is indicated to eradicate both malignancies at the same time. Nevertheless, anastomotic leakage remains an important issue after gastric tube pull-up for alimentary tract reconstruction after the surgery.1 With the improvement of surgical technology and perioperative care, various methods and equipment have been developed to decrease the risk of anastomotic leakage and enhance tissue healing.2,3 The role of negative pressure wound therapy has not been evaluated in these patients on a larger time scale. …
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Umezawa H, Matsutani T, Yokoshima K, Nakamizo M, Ogawa R. A novel tube-drainage technique of negative pressure wound therapy for fistulae after reconstructive surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018;6:e1885.CrossRef
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Metadata
Title
ASO Author Reflections: Focusing on the Anastomosis or the Other Way Around?
Authors
Chao-Chun Chang, MD
Wen-Ruei Tang, MD
Yi-Ting Yen, MD, PhD
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 13/2021
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-021-10368-5

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