The role of concurrent pyloroplasty with esophagectomy is unclear. Available literature on the impact of pyloroplasty during esophagectomy on complications and weight loss is varied. Data on the need for further pyloric intervention are scarce. Our study compares the clinical outcomes after esophagectomy with or without pyloroplasty and investigates the role of post-operative pyloric dilatation.
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