W. Deconinck

P1.198. Systematic Screening for Anastomotic Leakage After Esophagectomy for Cancer: Lessons Learned From a Retrospective Analysis

Although early diagnosis of AL is key to its successful management, systematic screening could only diagnose patients who were already exhibiting symptoms or signs suggestive of leakage, and screening providing a false sense of security in 81.6% of patients is advocated for a more patient-tailored, targeted approach to...