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Delayed Gastric Emptying after Esophagectomy: Management and Prevention

  • Yang, Hee Chul (Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Choi, Jin Ho (Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Kim, Moon Soo (Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center) ;
  • Lee, Jong Mog (Center for Lung Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center)
  • Received : 2020.06.24
  • Accepted : 2020.07.16
  • Published : 2020.08.05
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Abstract

The quality of life associated with eating is becoming an increasingly significant problem for patients who undergo esophagectomy as a result of the improved survival rate after esophageal cancer surgery. Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is a common complication after esophagectomy. Although several strategies have been proposed for the management and prevention of DGE, no clear consensus exists. The purpose of this review is to present a brief overview of DGE and to help clinicians choose the most appropriate treatment through an analysis of DGE by cause. Furthermore, we would like to suggest some tips to prevent DGE based on our experience.

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