title: Stapling techniques in esophageal replacement.
abstract: Either the stomach or the colon can be used to restore deglutition after esophagectomy. The use of the EEA and other stapling devices has increased both the safety and the speed with which these procedures can be done. This article illustrates techniques for the utilization of staplers to perform such operations.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000637:transplantation; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques