Conservative reconstruction using stents as salvage therapy for disruption of esophago-gastric XXXX .

@entity1 @entity135 @entity2680 @entity39 @entity254 @entity1702 @entity418 @entity850
Esophagectomy with extended lymphadenectomy and gastric conduit reconstruction is a radical procedure for the treatment of @entity418 that is associated with a high morbidity rate. Gastric conduit @entity39 is a fatal complication that occurs in 2% of @entity1 . Conventionally, two-stage salvage surgery consisting of removal of the @entity39 gastric conduit followed by reconstruction has been performed; however, this procedure has a high morbidity rate. We describe a 61-year-old @entity1 who underwent minimally invasive esophagectomy complicated by slowly progressive @entity39 associated with @entity135 and a stable overall condition. There was a 2 cm gap in the @entity254 . Because there was no evidence of residual @entity39 , a removable, covered @entity1702 ( @entity1702 ) was inserted to bridge the @entity254 . The stent was fixed to the @entity1 's ear with silk thread through the lasso on its proximal end to prevent migration. Eight weeks after insertion, the stent was removed easily without any associated complications. The anastomotic defect was completely bridged with granulation tissue, showing progressive epithelialization without @entity2680 or @entity850 . The @entity1 was discharged home in good general health. This is the first report of the successful conservative management of esophago-gastric conduit @entity254 disruption with @entity1702 placement.
