A radiological correlate for the feasibility of left thoracoabdominal esophagogastrectomy.
A measured distance of 10 cm between the upper shoulder of a distal esophageal tumor as seen on barium swallow and midbody of T7 suggests feasibility of esophagogastrectomy with adequate margins via a left thoracoabdominal approach, obviating a separate right thoracic incision. The use of the EEA Stapler is recommended to facilitate such a high anastomosis.
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery; D005743:Gastrectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography