Dumping syndrome after esophagectomy: a systematic review of the literature

In recent years, a steady improvement in survival after radical surgery for esophageal carcinoma has been observed. Earlier detection, refinements in surgical technique, perioperative management, and adjunctive chemo/radiotherapy regimens1,2 have led to a substantial increase in both overall- and disease-free survival, with 40% of patients alive up to 5 years after radical surgery.3