Retrosternal Esophagogastrostomy with the EEA Stapler after Subtotal Resection of the Esophagus: Application and Results

Abstract
We previously reported a new technique for handling the EEA stapler for anastomosis of the cervical esophagus and the retrosternally shifted gastric tube after subtotal esophagectomy for cancer of the esophagus. This report describes the results of the application of the technique in 15 patients.