Abstract
The esophagus has a relatively simple tubular structure, but is a complex organ and the only one in the human body that connects three body cavities. Its topographical peculiarities in the thorax and abdomen make this organ a surgical challenge. Because of their anatomical relationships (with pancreas, liver, colon, small intestine, etc.) and their complex blood and lymphatic drainage, the stomach and duodenum are also demanding organs for the surgeon. This also explains the relatively high incidence and serious consequences of postoperative complications. In this chapter, both the epidemiologic, clinical, and therapeutic bases of benign and malignant diseases of these organs are described. Special attention is given to the management of complications.
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Glatz, T., Höppner, J. (2023). Esophagus, Stomach and Duodenum. In: Billmann, F., Keck, T. (eds) Essentials of Visceral Surgery . Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-66735-4_1
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