The use of the stomach in repairing tracheal leaks after resection of the oesophagus for carcinoma.
A 44-year old male with carcinoma of the upper third of the oesophagus and invasion of the trachea recently underwent surgical treatment at our institution. After oesophageal resection tracheal and main bronchial leaks were unsuccessfully closed with pleural patches. The stomach was subsequently used to seal the remaining leaks. The post-operative recovery was uneventful and the patient was discharged after a hospital stay of 41 days.
Hessmann
M
M
Department of Surgery, O.L. Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium.
Narine
K
K
Mattens
M
M
Lesceu
O
O
Nollet
G
G
Cuvelier
J
J
D000328:Adult; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D016629:Esophagectomy; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*