Long-segment substernal jejunal esophageal replacement with internal mammary vascular augmentation

We describe a technique that uses the internal mammary vessels to enhance long-segment jejunal graft blood supply in addition to an intact distal mesenteric vascular arcade. We believe that this technique, called vascular augmentation, improves jejunal graft perfusion and decreases ischemic complica...

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Published in:Diseases of the esophagus 2000-01, Vol.13 (3), p.240-242
Main Authors: Heitmiller, R F, Gruber, P J, Swier, P, Singh, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - surgery
Aged
Esophageal Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Jejunum - transplantation
Male
Mammary Arteries - surgery
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
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Summary:We describe a technique that uses the internal mammary vessels to enhance long-segment jejunal graft blood supply in addition to an intact distal mesenteric vascular arcade. We believe that this technique, called vascular augmentation, improves jejunal graft perfusion and decreases ischemic complications.
ISSN:1120-8694
1442-2050
DOI:10.1046/j.1442-2050.2000.00118.x