2013
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-67202013000100003
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Reconstituição do trato digestivo após falha de esofagogastro ou esofagocolo anastomose

Abstract: -Background -Severe dysphagia or even aphagia can occur after esophagectomy secondary to necrosis of the ascended organ with severe stricture or complete separation of the stumps. Catastrophic esophageal or gastric disruption drives the decision to "disconnect" the esophagus in order to prevent severe septic complications. The operations employed to reestablish esophageal discontinuity are not standardized and reoperations for re-establishment of the upper digestive transit are a real challenge. Methods -This … Show more

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“…The reconstruction of the upper gastrointestinal transit is a surgical challenge 2 , 3 , 7 After previous failed surgery and total disconnection of the digestive tract, colon interposition is used associated with high morbidity (50-70%) 4 , 5 . An additional difficulty occurs when there is no cervical esophagus available for reconstruction in patients with caustic ingestion.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…The reconstruction of the upper gastrointestinal transit is a surgical challenge 2 , 3 , 7 After previous failed surgery and total disconnection of the digestive tract, colon interposition is used associated with high morbidity (50-70%) 4 , 5 . An additional difficulty occurs when there is no cervical esophagus available for reconstruction in patients with caustic ingestion.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%