Dibble, Megan MSRS_2023

Title Dibble, Megan MSRS_2023
Alternative Title Improving Outcomes in Patients with an Astromotic Leak Following Esophagectomy
Creator Dibble, Megan
Collection Name Master of Radiologic Sciences
Description This literature review examines the patient factors that increase the risk of anastomotic leak, it explains how esophagectomies are performed as well as techniques that can be employed to reduce anastomotic complications.
Abstract This literature review examines the patient factors that increase the risk of anastomotic leak, it explains how esophagectomies are performed as well as techniques that can be employed to reduce anastomotic complications. Clinical and diagnostic methods for detecting anastomotic leaks are studied, and treatments along with new advancements on the topic are discussed. An esophagectomy is a procedure that is commonly used to treat cancer or other benign pathology of the esophagus. A leak in the surgical anastomosis following esophagectomy is a risk that has the potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality among patients. This literature review of recent articles and research focuses on adults who developed an anastomotic leak following an esophagectomy to investigate ways to improve patient outcomes. Although there have been many advancements on this topic, many aspects of anastomotic leak are still being debated. Current practice is tailored to individual patients but there is a need for future research to establish clinical guidelines for management of anastomotic leaks.
Subject Medicine; Patient monitoring; Surgery
Digital Publisher Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date 2023
Medium Thesis
Type Text
Access Extent 574 KB; 66 page pdf
Rights The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights.
Source University Archives Electronic Records: Master of Education. Stewart Library, Weber State University
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Reference URL https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6da3wq7