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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Cervical or thoracic anastomosis after esophageal resection and gastric tube reconstruction: A prospective randomized trial comparing sutured neck anastomosis with stapled intrathoracic anastomosis Ann Surg 2003; 238: 803-814.

Published: 1st January 2003

Authors: Walther B, Johansson J, Johnsson F, von Holstein CS, Zilling T.

Conclusion

The two different techniques were equally effective; there were only two clinical leaks in this series that included 83 procedures. The five year survival rate was similar in each group (29 per cent chest and 30 per cent neck anastomoses).

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