The Sugiura procedure for bleeding esophageal varices: a modification
Ginsberg, R.J.; Waters, P.F.; Strasberg, S.M.
Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien de Chirurgie 25(3): 325-327
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0008-428X PMID: 6979377 Document Number: 190257
The Sugiura procedure is an operation for control of bleeding esophageal varices. Splenectomy, extensive paraesophagogastric devascularization, and transection and anastomosis of the esophagus are performed through two incisions. The modifications described by the authors, such as the single thoracoabdominal incision and use of a stapler, simplify and shorten the operation. Preliminary results in nine patients are encouraging.