Surgical outcomes of oro-intestinal continuity reconstruction after total esophagectomy in patients with cervicothoracic malignancy: a thoracic surgeon's perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oro-intestinal continuity reconstruction following total esophagectomy in patients with head-neck or esophageal cancer is rare and results in high operative morbidity and mortality. This case series aimed to investigate the perioperative surgical outcomes of oro-intestinal continuity reconstruction after total esophagectomy in selected patients with advanced head/neck or esophageal cancer.

Methods

From 2011 to 2018, 14 patients who underwent oro-intestinal reconstruction after total esophagectomy were assessed. We analyzed perioperative mortality, postoperative complications, oncologic outcomes, and recovery of dietary function.

Results

The median age of the patients was 61 (range, 42-72) years old and median follow-up time was 18.6 (range, 0-52.9) months.

SUBMITTER: Kim D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9264059 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature