Oxygen levels linked to surgical leaks in esophageal cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07309991

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at whether having low oxygen levels after surgery to remove esophageal cancer increases the chance of a leak where the esophagus is reconnected. Researchers reviewed records from over 2000 patients and compared those with low oxygen to those with normal oxygen. The goal was to see if low oxygen is a risk factor that doctors could correct to prevent leaks.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

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