[Alternative use of the EEA stapler in subtotal esophagectomy]

Authors describe the successful usage of EEA stapling by reconstruction after subtotal oesophagectomy of carcinoma in the middle third of oesophagus. EEA stapling was pushed in transorally and oesophagogastric anastomosis was made. Neither pre- or post-operative complications occurred by this procedure. Patient left the hospital on 14th day afer the operation. Authors consider transoral application of EEA stapling as effective alternative in creation of oesophagogastric anastomosis after subtotal oesophagectomy.