A new technique of subcutaneous colon interposition.
A colon interposition graft may be placed in the subcutaneous position when other routes are not available. Creation of an adequate subcutaneous tunnel may be difficult, especially in patients with prior sternotomy. In this report we describe a method that utilizes tissue expanders to facilitate subcutaneous esophageal reconstruction.
Kent
Michael S
MS
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York 10021, USA.
Gayle
Lloyd
L
Hoffman
Lloyd
L
Altorki
Nasser K
NK
D003106:Colon / Q000637:transplantation*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000379:methods*