Pathophysiology of Delayed Gastric Conduit Emptying After Oesophagectomy: A Multicentre Cohort Study.
BACKGROUND Delayed gastric conduit emptying (DGCE) is a common and functionally significant complication following oesophagectomy, yet its pathophysiology is incompletely understood. This study aimed to determine the incidence of early and late DGCE using standardised criteria and to identify independent predictors for...