Long ischaemic stricture of the interposed colon.
A case is reported of a long segment stricture in a colonic oesophageal replacement with radiographic evidence to support the diagnosis of ischaemia. Ischaemia of the substitute organ following oesophageal resection is a well recognised, serious complication that usually results in anastomotic leakage. If the anastomosis heals primarily, late manifestations of ischaemia are rare.
Pye
J K
JK
Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital.
Wong
J
J
D000368:Aged; D003106:Colon / Q000637:transplantation*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous