Transhiatal esophagectomy in a high volume institution

Table 2 Major postoperative complications

Complication	n (%)
Clinical anastomotic leak	12 (5.6)
Respiratory^a	65 (30)
Cardiovascular	31 (14)
Recurrent laryngeal nerve neuropraxia	6 (3)
Wound infection	22 (10)
Renal failure	6 (3)
Chyle leak	5 (2)
Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism	3 (1)

^aRespiratory complications are defined as respiratory failure, lower respiratory tract infection and symptomatic pleural effusion requiring drainage.

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