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The left thoracoabdominal approach allows access to the distal esophagus. It is occasionally used for resection of tumors or strictures in this location. This chapter describes this approach.
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Scott-Conner, C.E.H., Chassin, J.L. (2014). Esophagogastrectomy: Left Thoracoabdominal Approach. In: Scott-Conner, C. (eds) Chassin's Operative Strategy in General Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1393-6_15
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