Gastrotracheal Fistula as a Result of Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: An Unusual Complication
Joint Authors
Salahi, Heshmatollah
Tahamtan, Mehdi
Ziaian, Bijan
Masjedi, Mansoor
Saadati, Zahra
Hoseini, Nazanin
Torabi, Elahe
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gastrotracheal fistula following open transhiatal esophagectomy (Orringer’s technique) for esophageal cancer is an unusual but lethal complication.
Surgical intervention with resection of the fistula tract and primary interrupted suturing of gastric and tracheal orifices using a muscle flap interposition has proved to be a successful method.
We report the case of a 73-year-old male with an adenocarcinoma of the distal part of the esophagus, who underwent open transhiatal esophagectomy (Orringer’s technique) with gastric tube reconstruction and cervical anastomosis.
The patient did not receive induction chemoradiotherapy before the esophagectomy.
Two attempts of surgical repair of fistula failed and the patient died.
Being aware of warning signs such as dyspnea and respiratory distress accompanied by bilious content in the tracheal tube is helpful in the early detection and treatment of this type of fistula.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salahi, Heshmatollah& Tahamtan, Mehdi& Ziaian, Bijan& Masjedi, Mansoor& Saadati, Zahra& Hoseini, Nazanin…[et al.]. 2015. Gastrotracheal Fistula as a Result of Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: An Unusual Complication. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060127
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salahi, Heshmatollah…[et al.]. Gastrotracheal Fistula as a Result of Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: An Unusual Complication. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Salahi, Heshmatollah& Tahamtan, Mehdi& Ziaian, Bijan& Masjedi, Mansoor& Saadati, Zahra& Hoseini, Nazanin…[et al.]. Gastrotracheal Fistula as a Result of Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: An Unusual Complication. Case Reports in Surgery. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1060127
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1060127