Management of the cervical esophagogastric anastomotic stricture.
Esophagogastric anastomotic stricture following esophagectomy with a gastric esophageal substitute can be a vexing problem for the patient and treating physician. We describe the clinical practice at a single center with extensive experience in esophageal surgery for management of this complication.
Chang
Andrew C
AC
Section of Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. andrwchg@umich.edu
Orringer
Mark B
MB
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy; D004947:Esophagus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013270:Stomach / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*