Atraumatic gastric transposition after transhiatal esophagectomy Journal Article


Authors: Korst, R. J.; Sukumar, M.; Burt, M. E.
Article Title: Atraumatic gastric transposition after transhiatal esophagectomy
Abstract: Transhiatal esophagectomy using the stomach for esophageal replacement requires that the gastric 'neoesophagus' be transferred from the peritoneal cavity through the posterior mediastinum into the neck under blind conditions. This process is associated with stretching, tearing, and hematoma formation in the most critical portion of the gastric tube, that to be used for the anastomosis. A technique is described for this procedure that is simple to perform and, most importantly, completely atraumatic to the gastric conduit.
Keywords: surgical technique; esophagus resection; safety; neck; hematoma; mediastinum; diaphragm; esophagectomy; ligation; stomach; anastomosis, surgical; suction; stomach surgery; intraoperative complications; balloon dilatation; peritoneal cavity; plastics; humans; human; priority journal; article; muscle transposition; traction
Journal Title: Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume: 64
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0003-4975
Publisher: Elsevier Science, Inc.  
Date Published: 1997-09-01
Start Page: 867
End Page: 869
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00637-1
PUBMED: 9307501
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 17 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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  2. Michael E. Burt
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