Observational analysis identifies delayed gastric conduit emptying rates in patients post-esophagectomy, highlighting the need for standardized criteria.
Background: Delayed gastric conduit emptying (DGCE) is observed in 15%–60% of patients after esophagectomy, depending on the definition used. The diagnosis of DGCE has been challenging due to the absence of standardized criteria. However, in 2020, an expert consensus was published.
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