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Esophageal Replacement by Colonic Interposition for the Surgical Management of Acute Necrotic Gastric Volvulus: A
Steven Vuu1, Samantha L Reiss2, Lauren Aronson2
1General Surgery, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA.
Abstract:
Acute gastric volvulus, a condition where the stomach rotates around itself, is a rare clinical entity that requires prompt identification and immediate intervention to prevent life-threatening complications. Upon diagnosis, an emergent exploratory laparotomy is the procedure of choice, especially if complications, such as obstruction, ischemia, or perforation, are present. Management techniques and surgical corrections vary depending on the degree of obstruction, the consequent damage to surrounding structures, and the functional reservoir. We present a case of acute gastric volvulus with extensive esophageal and gastric necrosis requiring total gastrectomy and partial esophagectomy. We discuss the patient's operative management requiring colonic interposition with esophagocolonic anastomosis to reconnect this patient's gastrointestinal tract.
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