Subtotal Esophagectomy for Carcinoma in a Patient with Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disorder characterized by progressive lung disease. Life expectancy is, however, continually improving. Patients with CF will therefore present with an increasing number of conditions, some of which will require operative management. We present our experience of the management of a patient with CF who underwent a subtotal esophagectomy for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus. No significant difficulties were encountered in the perioperative management of the patient. Despite a decline in his lung function and weight postoperatively, he remains clinically stable. Major surgery can be successfully undertaken in selected patients with CF.
From the Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Rachel
R
Miller
Stephen
S
Bourke
Arul
A
Immanuel
Sarah
S
Metcalfe
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male