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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2025; 17(12): 114079
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.114079
Table 2 Intraoperative management of positive leak tests in esophagojejunal anastomosis
Patient No.
Defect type
Management
Postoperative anastomotic complications
Postoperative hospital stay (days)
1Anastomotic discontinuitySuturingNo10
2Anastomotic discontinuitySuturingNo11
3Anastomotic discontinuitySuturingNo10
4Anastomotic bleedingEndoscopic clampingNo9
5Anastomotic bleedingSuturingNo12
6Anastomotic strictureESANR[16]No11
7Full-thickness tearingRedo anastomosisNo13


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