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.
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 102(1) 43-49; Discussion: 49-50
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5223 PMID: 2072728 Document Number: 369147
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.