Cardiopulmonary complications of esophageal surgery. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • This article reviews preoperative cardiopulmonary concerns that may need medical investigation prior to surgery. Common intraoperative hemodynamic disturbances and possible causes of respiratory failure are discussed. The cardiopulmonary complications occurring after esophagectomy reported in large series are presented.

publication date

  • August 1, 1997

Research

keywords

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophagus
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Thromboembolism

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0030851943

PubMed ID

  • 9246396

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 7

issue

  • 3