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Emergency subtotal oesophagectomy.

H R Matthews1, I M Mitchell, J A McGuigan

  • 1Regional Department of Thoracic Surgery, East Birmingham Hospital, UK.

The British Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1989
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This study highlights subtotal esophagectomy as a superior emergency treatment for esophageal conditions, including perforation and bleeding. The procedure demonstrated low mortality and morbidity, offering a viable alternative to traditional esophagogastrectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Esophageal emergencies necessitate prompt surgical intervention.
  • Conventional esophagogastrectomy can be associated with significant complications in emergency settings.
  • Alternative surgical approaches are needed for improved outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of subtotal esophagectomy for esophageal emergencies.
  • To compare subtotal esophagectomy with conventional esophagogastrectomy in this patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of nine patients undergoing emergency subtotal esophagectomy with a two-part left-sided approach and cervical esophagogastric anastomosis.
  • Analysis of indications including esophageal perforation (due to carcinoma or spontaneous), severe hemorrhage, and sterile mediastinitis.

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Main Results:

  • One postoperative death (11%) and no major complications were observed.
  • Long-term survival was impacted by the development of new malignancies in four patients.
  • The two-part left-sided approach facilitated esophagogastric anastomosis in the neck.

Conclusions:

  • Subtotal esophagectomy offers significant theoretical and practical advantages for managing esophageal emergencies.
  • This technique should be considered the preferred method for these challenging surgical cases.
  • The study supports subtotal esophagectomy as a safe and effective emergency esophageal reconstruction strategy.