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Colon interposition for esophageal replacement: a single-center experience.

Pietro Renzulli1, Alexander Joeris, Oliver Strobel

  • 1Department of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, University of Berne, Inselspital, Switzerland.

Langenbeck'S Archives of Surgery
|January 10, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Colon interposition is a viable option for esophageal replacement, offering good long-term function. However, early mortality remains a significant concern, necessitating careful patient selection and surgical management.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Gastric tube interposition is the preferred method for esophageal replacement post-esophagectomy.
  • Colon interposition is often considered a last resort due to perceived high morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience with colon interposition for esophageal replacement.
  • To compare outcomes of colon interposition with international data and internal gastric tube interposition results.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 19 consecutive patients undergoing colon interposition for esophageal replacement (1994-2001).
  • Comparison of outcomes with published literature and institutional data from gastric tube interposition (fundoplication gastroplasty).

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Main Results:

  • Colon interposition was performed in 19 patients (14 male, 5 female; median age 68) for benign (9) and malignant (10) lesions.
  • Surgical morbidity was 36.8%, with 5.3% experiencing anastomotic insufficiency and 5.3% fatal mediastinal bleeding. In-hospital mortality was 15.8%.
  • Late complications included anastomotic strictures in 21.1% requiring endoscopic dilatation. No graft necrosis or re-operations were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Gastric tube interposition remains the primary choice for esophageal replacement.
  • Colon interposition is a valuable alternative with good long-term function, but early mortality is a serious concern.