[Modification of esophago-intestinal anastomosis]

The suggested method of esophagoenterostomy is simple in techniques and easily undertaken. The possibility of covering the whole abdominal esophagus down to the diaphragm with an intestinal muff is its distinguishing feature. The results of the operations bear evidence of airtightness of the anastomosis--incompetence was not encountered in any of the 45 esophagoenterostomies performed by the suggested method.