Ileocolon graft pedicled on ileocolic artery: an alternative esophageal substitute for corrosive injury.

Liu, Yu-Chih; Tseng, Yau-Lin; Wu, Ming-Ho; Lai, Wu-Wei; Hsu, I-Ling; Yen, Yi-Ting; Chang, Jia-Ming · Ann Thorac Surg · 2007

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A variety of bowel interpositions have been well-developed for esophageal replacement surgery. However the choices are often limited in the case of alimentary corrosive injury due to frequent associated injuries. Herein we present a case of caustic injury with compromised mesocolon. Successful reconstruction of the alimentary integrity was accomplished using an ileocolic graft pedicled on an ileocolic artery.

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