Revascularized jejunal graft replacing the cervical esophagus: radiographic evaluation.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Free jejunal autotransplantation is a successful surgical procedure for reconstruction of the cervical esophagus in treatment of carcinoma of the pharyngoesophagus. Radiographic assessment is essential in the postoperative evaluation of these patients. Twenty-two patients with jejunal autotransplants have been followed with radiographic examinations. Eleven of them have had normal postoperative studies. Acute and delayed complications characterized by anastomotic leaks, fistulae, and strictures have been observed in the other 11 patients. The techniques of radiographic examination and the radiographic features of the normal graft and associated complications are described.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Williford, ME; Rice, RP; Kelvin, FM; Fisher, SR; Meyers, WC; Thompson, WM
Published Date
- September 1985
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 145 / 3
Start / End Page
- 533 - 536
PubMed ID
- 2411120
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0361-803X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2214/ajr.145.3.533
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States