Vascular calcification does not predict anastomotic leak or conduit necrosis following oesophagectomy

摘要

BACKGROUNDAnastomotic leaks (AL) and gastric conduit necrosis (CN) are serious complications following oesophagectomy. Some studies have suggested that vascular calcification may be associated with an increased AL rate, but this has not been validated in a United Kingdom population.