Perforation of Intrathoracic Stomach after Ivor Lewis Operation for Esophageal Cancer: 2 cases report.
- Author:
Young LEE
1
;
Eui Doo HWANG
;
Gyung Hwan HWANG
;
Soo Young YOON
;
Myung Hoon NA
;
Jae Young YOO
;
Seung Pyung LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Chnungnam University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophageal reconstruction;
postoperative complication;
Stomach;
Esophageal;
neoplasm
- MeSH:
Drainage;
Esophageal Neoplasms*;
Intercostal Muscles;
Pleural Cavity;
Postoperative Complications;
Stomach*;
Sutures
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1998;31(9):911-914
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report our experience with 2 cases of perforation of intrathoracic stomach after Ivor Lewis operation for esophageal cancer. There was no problem in the anastomotic site, but the drainage from pleural cavity increased after oral intake. The stomach perforation was proved by rethoracotomy. The perforation site was repaired by sutures with pedicled intercostal muscle.
