Abstract
Esophagectomy with gastric pull-up is a standard procedure for patients with esophageal cancer. Despite growing surgical experience, anastomotic leakage can still occur and cause significant morbidity. We report a case of anastomotic leakage with concomitant spondylodiscitis and describe the endoscopical appearance and closure of an unusual posterior fistula to the spine.
MeSH terms
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Discitis / drug therapy
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Discitis / etiology*
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Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Esophageal Fistula / complications
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Esophageal Fistula / etiology*
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Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
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Esophagectomy / adverse effects*
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Esophagectomy / methods
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Fistula / complications
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Fistula / etiology*
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Humans
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Male
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Meningitis / etiology*
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Middle Aged
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Spinal Diseases / complications
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Spinal Diseases / etiology*