Abstract
Esophageal resection remains a dreadfull surgical intervention accompanied by consistently higher morbidity and mortality when compared with other surgical procedures. The respiratory complications are the most important contributor to morbidity and mortality after this kind of surgery. Intimate knowledge on risk factors and physiopathology and careful treatment of these complications go with good postoperative results. This article discusses the factors affecting respiratory complications and strategies to reduce the incidence of these complications after esophagectomy
MeSH terms
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Acute Lung Injury / etiology
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Bronchiectasis / etiology
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Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
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Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
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Esophagectomy / methods
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Esophagectomy / mortality
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Esophagoplasty / adverse effects*
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Esophagoplasty / methods
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Esophagoplasty / mortality
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Humans
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Lung Abscess / etiology
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Lung Diseases / etiology*
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Lung Diseases / mortality
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Lung Diseases / physiopathology
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Lung Diseases / therapy
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Pneumonia, Aspiration / etiology
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Pulmonary Atelectasis / etiology
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Pulmonary Embolism / etiology
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Pulmonary Fibrosis / etiology
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / etiology
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Risk Factors
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Time Factors