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What is Commonest cause for moality in Iver levis operations - and explain in detail?
Ans is 'b' ie Anastamotic leak Ivor lewis operation - is subtotal esophagectomy done for Ca esophagus in lower third of esophagus. Pa of stomach and esophagus are resected and remnants of both anastomosed. Anastomotic leak is the most logical answer. I have also confirmed it from Senior residents of surgery.