Risks

Esophagectomy carries a risk of complications, which may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Cough
• Leakage from the surgical connection of the esophagus and stomach
• Changes in your voice
• Acid or bile reflux
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
• Respiratory complications, such as pneumonia
• Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
• Atrial fibrillation
• Death