Risk Factors for Benign Anastomotic Stenosis After Esophagectomy for Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Benign stenosis frequently occurs after esophagectomy, causing dysphagia, eating problems, and diminished quality of life. This study aimed to identify risk factors for benign anastomotic stenosis after esophagectomy for cancer.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study analyzed patients who underwent esophagectomy at Amsterdam UMC from 2012 until 2022. Intrathoracic and cervical anastomoses were examined separately. Benign anastomotic stenosis was defined as stenosis at the anastomosis causing dysphagia (Ogilvie score ≥2) and requiring at least one endoscopic dilation. Predictive factors were identified using logistic regression.

Results

The study enrolled 902 patients: 605 with intrathoracic and 297 with cervical anastomosis. Of these cases, 91.1 % were a m

SUBMITTER: van der Aa DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12222431 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature