title: Angelchik prosthesis complicates treatment of adenocarcinoma in Barrett's esophagus.
abstract: Indications for use of the Angelchik prosthesis remain controversial, and many surgeons actively involved in the treatment of reflux disease have not used the device. We describe a case that illustrates difficulties associated with resection of a tumor in the presence of this prothesis. Such experience suggests that patients known to have Barrett's esophagus might be better treated with standard antireflux procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Louisville (Ky) School of Medicine, KY 40202.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D001471:Barrett Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants