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Functional evaluation of esophageal substitutes

M H Wu1, N T Chiu, M Y Lin

  • 1Department of Surgery, National Cheng-Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Esophageal substitutes like gastric tubes and colonic grafts have reduced function compared to the normal esophagus. Posterior mediastinal gastric tubes and colonic grafts are recommended for better food transit.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Reconstruction
  • Esophageal Function Studies

Background:

  • Esophageal substitutes are frequently used in reconstructive surgery.
  • Their functional outcomes often do not match the native esophagus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the functional differences between various esophageal substitutes and the normal esophagus.
  • To evaluate food transit and regurgitation in patients with esophageal substitutes.

Main Methods:

  • Radionuclide scintigraphy and clinical assessments were employed.
  • Study groups included substernal colon, substernal ileocolon, posterior mediastinal colon, and posterior mediastinal gastric tube reconstructions.
  • A control group of healthy volunteers was included.

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Main Results:

  • All esophageal substitutes demonstrated decreased clearance ability compared to normal esophagi.
  • Posterior mediastinal gastric tubes had the shortest swallowing time; substernal ileocolon had the longest.
  • Substernal colon showed significantly prolonged transit time, and substernal ileocolon patients avoided nocturnal regurgitation.

Conclusions:

  • Posterior mediastinal gastric tubes and posterior mediastinal colonic grafts are suggested as preferred esophageal substitutes based on food transit efficiency.
  • These reconstructions may offer improved functional outcomes for patients requiring esophageal replacement.