PubMed · 5633671
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O F de Sequeira, O M Martins. 1967. [Mega-esophagus].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5633671/
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Esophagoplasty was conducted in 160 patients for the cicatricial esophageal stenosis due to its chemical burn. Morphological and clinical characteristics of diseases and pathological states of artificial esophagus is adduced.
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A modified procedure for total reconstruction of the esophagus with small intestinal transfer is suggested. It includes reconstruction of marginal and lymphatic vessels of its mesentery using microsurgical technique. With application of the modified procedure, the transplant may be longer, its loops may be straightened and better vascularized, and lymphatic drainage of the intestine may be preserved.