Successful esophageal surgery requires knowledge of the anatomy of the esophagus and mediastinum. The esophageal wall has two anatomically weak areas. Step-by-step technique for repair of pharyngoesophageal diverticulum, achalasia, and cardiospasm is detailed, along with transhiatal esophagectomy [including preparation of the gastric conduit (neoesophagus) and anastomosis].
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Skandalakis, L. J., & Skandalakis, J. E. (2014). Esophagus BT - Surgical Anatomy and Technique: A Pocket Manual. In L. J. Skandalakis & J. E. Skandalakis (Eds.) (pp. 253–293). Springer New York. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8563-6_6
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