Tracheo-gastric fistula following gastric pull-up
Poje, C.P.; Keane, W.; Atkins, J.P.; Pribitkin, E.
Ear Nose and Throat Journal 70(12): 848-850
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0145-5613 PMID: 1819533 Document Number: 386460
Tissue damage from gastric acid may be more prevalent than currently believed following gastric pull-up. An intense anti-acid medical regimen should be instituted peri- and postoperatively. In cases where significant peptic ulcer disease exists preoperatively, an alternative means of reconstruction following laryngo-pharyngo-esophagectomy should be considered.