Association of perioperative cholesterol depletion with anastomotic leak after esophagectomy for cancer: a retrospective study.

J Thorac Dis · 2025 · PMC12780416 · PMID 41522112

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Although the difference did not reach statistical significance, the mean cholesterol reduction was numerically greater in patients with grade II/III leaks compared to those with grade I leaks.

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