Reconstruction of the cervical esophagus by transplantation and revascularization of a small intestinal segment: ten year follow-up

This study represents a 10 year follow-up of one case of cervical esophagus reconstruction by transplantation of a small intestinal segment. The graft was of normal configuration in esophagoscopy, radiography, and biopsy. The patient is well now and is able to have any food she likes, but she finds...

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Published inSurgery Vol. 81; no. 3; p. 343
Main Authors Uemichi, A, Inui, K, Onchi, K, Harada, S, Kakinoki, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1977
Subjects
Esophagus - diagnostic imaging
Esophagus - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Intestine, Small - transplantation
Middle Aged
Radiography
Transplantation, Autologous
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Summary:This study represents a 10 year follow-up of one case of cervical esophagus reconstruction by transplantation of a small intestinal segment. The graft was of normal configuration in esophagoscopy, radiography, and biopsy. The patient is well now and is able to have any food she likes, but she finds it somewhat difficult to take liquid foods. This may be one of the longest recorded follow-up cases in medical history.
ISSN:0039-6060