As originally published in 1994: Simplified, standardized technique for cervical esophagogastric anastomosis. Updated in 2000.
Using transhiatal esophagectomy, the ease of performing the cervical esophagogastric anastomosis varies greatly depending on neck size, length of mobilized stomach, and adhesions from previous neck operations. We therefore have developed a technique, used in 45 consecutive patients undergoing transhiatal esophagectomy, that has simplified the technical performance of cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.
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Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, USA.
Heitmiller
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery*; D014481:United States