Modified presternal esophagogastroplasty in the treatment of esophageal cancer.
Six male patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer underwent surgical treatment including modified presternal esophagogastroplasty. The main reason for this kind of esophagogastroplasty was anticipated risk of transplant gangrene or anastomotic leak. Esophagoplasty technique provides a possibility for prolonged enteral nutrition and facilitates the further reconstruction in case of partial transplant gangrene. There was no hospital mortality. All patients, despite postoperative complications, began their oral food intake with good tolerance of the regular diet.
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Department of Radiosurgery, Institute of Medical Radiology, Obninsk, Kaluga Region, Russia.
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015391:Gastroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications