Computed Tomography Versus Water-Soluble Contrast Swallow in the Detection of Intrathoracic Anastomotic Leak Complicating Esophagogastrectomy (Ivor Lewis): A Prospective Study in 97 Patients

Purpose:Water-soluble contrast swallow (CS) is usually performed before refeeding for anastomosis assessment after esophagectomy with intrathoracic anastomosis but the sensitivity of CS is low. Another diagnostic approach is based on analysis of computed tomography (CT) scan with oral contrast and o