title: Colon replacement from esophagus. Clinical experience from 240 cases.
abstract: The clinical experience in the colon replacement of the esophagus in 240 cases is reported. The overall operative morbidity was 17.5%; the incidence of the anastomotic leaks was 10.4%; and the mortality was 2.80%. The points in surgical technique were: 1) utilizing the left colic artery as the supporting vessel if possible, based on the anatomy of the colon vessel; 2) using the colon segment in an isoperistaltic position, which has been proved much physiological; 3) single-layer anastomosis which is simple and reliable, with minimal inflammation and quick healing; and 4) choosing the channel of the colon transplant according to the disease condition, the age, and the function of the heart and the lung of the patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Hubei Medical University, Wuhan.
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: S Q
authors.initials: SQ
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: S Z
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Gao
authors.forename: Z F
authors.initials: ZF
authors.lastname: Tu
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002648:Child; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control