BACKGROUND: Surgical resection of @entity5 of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract represent complex procedures and are still associated with a relevant morbidity and mortality. A targeted preoperative risk analysis and @entity1 selection with consideration of the nutritional status and comorbidities are important in order to reduce the perioperative complication rate. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: @entity834 still remain the most feared surgical complication and in addition to early recognition, immediate initiation of an appropriate therapy are essential. Conservative treatment can be considered for small and adequately drained @entity292 as well as in cervical leakages. Indications for surgical reintervention are leaks that occur in the early postoperative course, fulminant defects with diffuse @entity1764 and conduit @entity39 . The majority of @entity834 can be successfully managed with minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, e.g. stent placement and endoluminal vacuum therapy. @entity356 is frequently observed following esophageal resection and usually shows a satisfactory response to medicinal treatment and endoscopic interventions. The benefits of pyloroplasty in the primary intervention is still a matter of debate. Chylothorax is a rare but serious complication which should initially be managed with conservative measures. CONCLUSIONS: For the successful management of @entity260 following surgical resection of @entity5 of the upper GI tract both an interdisciplinary approach and the availability of an appropriate infrastructure with defined algorithms are of paramount importance. Therefore, a concentration of these procedures in specialized centers would be highly desirable.

[Management of perioperative complications following XXXX resection in the upper gastrointestinal tract].

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patient'] @entity834 :: ('MESH:D057868', 'Disease') :: ['Anastomotic leaks', 'anastomotic leaks'] @entity39 :: ('MESH:D009336', 'Disease') :: ['necrosis'] @entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['tumors'] @entity1764 :: ('MESH:D008480', 'Disease') :: ['mediastinitis'] @entity260 :: ('MESH:D011183', 'Disease') :: ['postoperative complications'] @entity292 :: ('MESH:D005402', 'Disease') :: ['fistulas'] @entity356 :: ('MESH:D013274', 'Disease') :: ['Delayed gastric emptying']
@entity5 :: (MESH:D009369,Disease) :: ['tumor']
