The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of left gastric artery embolization before esophagectomy on postoperative complications, particularly anastomotic leaks and necrosis of the gastric conduit.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20
Does embolization of the left gastric artery prior oesophagectomy reduce postoperative complications, particularly anastomotic leaks and ischemia of the gastric conduit?
Livin
Rennes, Brittany Region, France
Anastomotic leak
Time frame: 6 months
Anastomotic stenosis
Time frame: 6 months
Gastric conduit necrosis
Time frame: 6 months
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