For esophagogastric junction tumors, a thoracoabdominal technique or transabdominal distal esophageal resection plus gastrectomy was performed. Tumors with an epicenter more than 2 cm distal to ...

All patients underwent this procedure to treat malignant tumors located in the distal esophagus or at the gastroesophageal junction, and patients had no signs of anastomotic leaks following surgery.

Compared with baseline, increased contraction amplitudes were observed in the distal esophagus 20 min and 40 min after bethanechol administration. Peak amplitude in the distal esophagus occurred ...