Secondary Esophageal Reconstruction for Esophageal Atresia.
- Author:
Young Jo SA
1
;
Jae Kil PARK
;
Hae Myung JEON
;
Young Kyu MOON
;
Sung Bo SIM
;
Sun Hee LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Korea. jaekpark@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal congenital anomalies;
Esophageal surgery;
Reoperation
- MeSH:
Diet;
Esophageal Atresia;
Esophageal Stenosis;
Esophagus;
Female;
Fistula;
Humans;
Reoperation;
Stomach;
Transplants
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2008;41(5):671-674
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Jejunum and fasciocutaneous and myocutaneous flaps are theoretically recommended as esophageal substitutes in reconstruction of the esophagus after several occurrences of failed reconstruction. However, other esophageal substitutes should also be considered. Secondary esophageal reconstruction was successfully performed on a 24-year- old woman who had a history of cervical, thoracic, and abdominal operations and esophageal stricture secondary to several failed reconstructions for esophageal atresia and tracheo-esophageal fistula 21 years prior. The esophageal reconstruction was done subcutaneously by end-to-side anastomosis at the left cervical area using a deformed stomach graft. The patient was discharged with the ability to consume a regular diet after the operation.
