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Review
. 2000 Feb;80(1):85-155, x.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70399-6.

Embryologic and anatomic basis of esophageal surgery

J E Skandalakis  1 , H Ellis
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Review

Embryologic and anatomic basis of esophageal surgery

J E Skandalakis et al. Surg Clin North Am. 2000 Feb.

Abstract

The embryogenesis, congenital anomalies, and surgical anatomy and applications of the esophagus for benign and malignant processes are detailed in this article. Emphasis is placed on the role of embryology and the anatomy involved in surgical decisions.

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