Table 1 Basic characteristics
Modified reverse-puncture anastomotic technique group | Traditional technique group | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Patients (n (male)) | 48 (34) | 54 (38) | P > 0.05 |
Age (range) (years) | 54 ± 6.5 (47–72) | 56 ± 7.1 (43–75) | P > 0.05 |
Middle thoracic esophageal cancer | 31 | 41 | P > 0.05 |
Lower thoracic esophageal cancer | 17 | 13 | P > 0.05 |