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World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2019; 11(3): 155-168
Published online Mar 27, 2019. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i3.155
Published online Mar 27, 2019. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i3.155
Table 1 The Esophageal Complications Consensus Group definition and classification of conduit necrosis and ischemia[8]
| Type | Diagnosis | Treatment |
| Type I: Conduit necrosis focal | Identified endoscopically | Additional monitoring or non-surgical therapy |
| Type II: Conduit necrosis focal | Identified endoscopically and not associated with free anastomotic or conduit leak | Surgical therapy not involving esophageal diversion |
| Type III: Conduit necrosis; extensive | Identified endoscopically | Treated with conduit resection with diversion |
- Citation: Athanasiou A, Hennessy M, Spartalis E, Tan BHL, Griffiths EA. Conduit necrosis following esophagectomy: An up-to-date literature review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2019; 11(3): 155-168
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v11/i3/155.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v11.i3.155