Surgical treatment of anastomotic recurrence following resection of esophageal carcinoma

VernacularTitle:食管癌术后胸内吻合口癌的再手术
Author: Mingyao CHEN ; Lingfang SHAO ; Yuhang CHEN
Publication Type:Journal Article
From: Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2001;17(2):77-78
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the experience of surgical treatment of anastomotic recurrence following resection of esophageal carcinoma. Methods: Reoperation was performed in 11 patients with anastomotic recurrence. The surgical procedure performed included cervical esophagocolostomy in 5, cervical esophagogastrostomy in 3, esophagocolostomy and esophagogastrostomy at the top of chest in 2, respectively, and thoracotomy in 1. Results: There was one operative death with mortality rate of 9.1%. The cause of death was respiratory failure. 1-, 3-and 5-year survival rates were 77.8% (7/9), 44.4% (4/9) and 22.2% (2/9), respectively. Conclusion: Reoperation is still effective for some patients with anastomotic recurrence. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical treatment can improve the outcome.