Annali italiani di chirurgia
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Esophageal anastomotic leaks are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess the role of the anastomotic positioning (thoracic or cervical) on the incindence of the anastomotic leak and its severity. ⋯ On the basis of our findings we suggest the adopt the cervical anastomosis due to lower mortality rate related when leaks occur.