The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 6 , Pages 1439-1441 , December 2009

Thoracic esophagostomy: A novel surgical approach for preservation of esophageal length for use in subsequent reconstruction

  • Craig R. Moores, BA
    • ,
  • Darroch Moores, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Darroch Moores, MD, Albany Medical College, Department of Thoracic Surgery, 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208.

Received 4 September 2008 ,Accepted 27 September 2008.

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  2. O'Connor JV, Scalea TM. Retrograde esophageal intubation. Am Surg. 2007;73:267–270

PII: S0022-5223(08)01654-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.09.054

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 138, Issue 6 , Pages 1439-1441 , December 2009

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