The impact of intraoperative and postoperative fluid balance on complications for transthoracic esophagectomy: a retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Transthoracic esophagectomy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is imperative to optimize perioperative management and minimize complications. In this retrospective analysis, we evaluated the association between fluid balance and esophagectomy complications at a tertiary hospital in Melbourne, Australia, with a particular focus on respiratory morbidity and anastomotic leaks. Cumulative fluid balance was calculated intraoperatively, postoperatively in recovery postoperative day (POD) 0, and on POD 1 and 2. High and low fluid balance was defined as greater than or less than the median fluid balance, respectively, and postoperative surgical complications were graded using the Clavien-Dindo classification.

Results

In total, 109 patient

SUBMITTER: Buchholz V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10629189 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature