1. Intraoperative complications

    Vascular injuries
    Treatment: Oversew; vascular reconstruction

    Bile duct injuries
    Treatment: Oversew; possibly T-drain; bilioenteric anastomosis

    Pancreatic injuries
    Treatment: Oversew and extensive drainage

    Splenic injury
    Treatment: Coagulation with argon beamer, fibrin sealant patch, e.g., TachoSil®
    Last resort: Splenectomy 

    Injury to pleura/ diaphragm
    Treatment: Oversew; chest tube

Postoperative complications

Esophagojejunostomy suture line failure 3%–10%Confirmation by endoscopy; sensitivity of radiologica

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