Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 160-175 , Autumn 2009

Technique of Open Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy

  • Carolyn E. Reed, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Carolyn E. Reed, MD, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, 25 Courtenay Drive, Suite 7018, Charleston, SC 29425

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PII: S1522-2942(09)00058-0

doi: 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2009.06.001

Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 160-175 , Autumn 2009

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