Intrathoracic anastomotic leakage after gastroesophageal cancer resection is associated with increased risk of recurrence

摘要

Objective: Intrathoracic anastomotic leakage after intended curative resection for cancer in the esophagus or gastroesophageal junction has a negative impact on long-term survival. The aim of this study was to investigate whether an anastomotic leakage was associated with an increased recurrence rate.