Colon interposition for esophageal benign stricture:58 cases experience

VernacularTitle:58例结肠代食管术治疗食管良性狭窄
Author: Duo ZENG ; Jian JIANG ; Jianye LI ; Tao YU ; Lei YANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Esophageal stenosis; Colon; Anastomosis,surgical
From: Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2010;26(3):165-167
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To review the experience of colon interposition in the treatment of benign esophageal stricture.Methods 58 patients who had undergone colon interposition for esophageal replacements were studied retrospectively,including 53 patients with corrosive burn esophageal strictures,3 traumatic esophageal strictures and 2 congenital esophageal strictures.The interposition colon for all patients went through substemum paths.Results There was no postoperative death in the duration of hospital stay.14 cases developed postoperative complication including 2 total colon necrosis,7 anastomotic leak,2 anastomotic stricture and 3 recurrent laryngeal nerve injury.52 patients were followed-up(ranged 1 to 16 years),40 cases were extremely satisfied(1 grade),9 very satisfied(2 grade),2 satisfied(3 grade)and 1 unsatisfied(4 grade).Conclusion Colon interposition is an ideal procedure for esophageal benign stricture.