Microsurgical options after the failure of left colon interposition graft in esophagogastric reconstruction
- Author:
Han Gyu CHA
1
;
Hyung Hwa JEONG
;
Eun Key KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Colon; Esophageal neoplasms; Jejunum; Microsurgery
- MeSH: Colon; Esophageal Neoplasms; Esophagus; Free Tissue Flaps; Gastrectomy; Humans; Jejunum; Microsurgery; Stomach; Transplants
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery 2019;20(2):134-138
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Colon interposition is commonly used for esophageal reconstruction in patients with a previous gastrectomy. However, when colon interposition fails and alternative reconstruction is required, there are few options for reconstructing the long segment from the esophagus to the stomach. Here, we report on cases of esophagogastric reconstruction with limited alternative options after the failure of transverse and left colon interposition. In these cases, reconstruction was performed using two different microvascular methods: double-pedicle jejunal free flap and supercharged ileocolic interposition graft.
