Tracheo-gastric fistula following gastric pull-up.
Tissue damage from gastric acid may be more prevalent than currently believed following gastric pull-up. An intense anti-acid medical regimen should be instituted peri- and postoperatively. In cases where significant peptic ulcer disease exists preoperatively, an alternative means of reconstruction following laryngo-pharyngo-esophagectomy should be considered.
Poje
C P
CP
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia.
Keane
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W
Atkins
J P
JP
Pribitkin
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D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*