Dehydrated Human Amnion-Chorion Membrane (Placenta) Reinforcement of Esophagectomy Anastomosis
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Published on: February 10, 2020
Daniel L Miller1, Kevin T Watkins1
1Department of Surgery, Cancer Treatment Centers of America-Southeast Regional Medical Center, Newnan, Georgia.
Abstract:
An anastomotic leak is a potentially fatal complication after esophagectomy. This report describes the use of a dehydrated human amnion-chorion membrane (dHACM) placenta allograft patch for reinforcement of an esophageal anastomosis. The anastomotic technique was a modified Orringer procedure through a right thoracotomy (Ivor Lewis procedure). The anastomosis was reinforced with dHACM placenta allograft. Use of the allograft prevented anastomotic leaks and loss of gastrointestinal integrity. Early results are promising.
