Experimental replacement of esophagus by tissue tube in dogs.
After subcutaneous implantation of a silastic rod 1.2 cm in diameter covered by a lacelike polyester fibre mesh an autogenous tissue tube can be prepared which was used for segmental esophageal replacement with satisfactory results in 5 out of 7 dogs.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013536:Suture Techniques
D012826:Silicone Elastomers