Abstract
Many surgical procedures are used to restore the defect of the alimentary tract after cervical oesophagectomy. We present a case of a 69-year old woman, affected by a G2 squamous cell carcinoma of retro-cricodeal hypopharynx extend to the cervical oesopaghus. She underwent a direct reconstruction with a direct trans-oral anastomosis by a mechanical device and without any interposition. No postoperative complication was observed and there was a good functional result at 24 months after surgery. In a few selected cases, this technique can be usefully performed, avoiding gastric or intestinal resection and improving the quality of life.
Original language | English |
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Article number | ezt516 |
Pages (from-to) | 137-139 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Cervical oesophagus
- Oesophageal cancer
- Oesophageal surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Medicine(all)