Endothoracic endoesophageal pull-through operation. A new approach to cancers of the esophagus and proximal stomach.

Saidi, F; Abbassi, A; Shadmehr, M B; Khoshnevis-Asl, G · J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg · 1991

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Abstract

Many thoracic surgeons have expressed concern about the complications inherent in transhiatal esophagectomy without thoracotomy. The technique of endothoracic endoesophageal pull-through uses a mucosal coring of normal esophagus beyond the tumor and leaves a muscular tube through which the substitute organ is passed. Mediastinal hemorrhage, tracheal injury, and chylothorax are eliminated.

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