Application of high thoracic washing in treating leakage of thoracic esophageal anastomosis
- VernacularTitle:高位胸腔冲洗在治疗食管癌切除术后胸内吻合口漏中的应用
- Author:
Jiansheng WANG
;
Hong REN
;
Jianqin LEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Esophageal carcinoma;
Leakage;
High thoracic washing
- From:
Clinical Medicine of China
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of high thoracic washing in leakage of thoracic esophageal anastomosis.Methods 16 cases of anastomosis leakage after esophageaoctomy were treated with high thoracic washing.Results 13 of 16 patients were cured,with a cure rate of 81.25% and the average hospital time of 46 days.One patient died of bleeding and one died of lung infection and respiratory failure.The other one gave up therapy and discharged selfishly.Conclusion High thoracic washing in treating leakage of thoracic esophageal anastomosis is a reliable way with effect,simple procedure and less complication
