New technology being developed for esophageal surgery

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Apr 2, 2018 | Shanda Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H. | @ShandaBlackmonMD

Published in the STS Meeting Bulletin

Dr. Shanda Blackmon had the opportunity to pitch her idea for Blackmon-Mayo Buttressing Anastomotic
Device, designed to prevent anastomotic leaks at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons annual conference. Dr. Blackmon is one of many Mayo Clinic providers working to create new technologies and devices to improve patient outcomes.

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