Colon replacement from esophagus. Clinical experience from 240 cases

Chin Med J (Engl). 1994 Mar;107(3):216-8.

Abstract

The clinical experience in the colon replacement of the esophagus in 240 cases is reported. The overall operative morbidity was 17.5%; the incidence of the anastomotic leaks was 10.4%; and the mortality was 2.80%. The points in surgical technique were: 1) utilizing the left colic artery as the supporting vessel if possible, based on the anatomy of the colon vessel; 2) using the colon segment in an isoperistaltic position, which has been proved much physiological; 3) single-layer anastomosis which is simple and reliable, with minimal inflammation and quick healing; and 4) choosing the channel of the colon transplant according to the disease condition, the age, and the function of the heart and the lung of the patients.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Child
  • Colon / surgery*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Esophageal Stenosis / surgery
  • Esophagoplasty / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control