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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Commonest cause for moality in Iver levis operations -
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The correct answer is  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.