Combined Esophagectomy and Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Expanded Indication for Supercharged Jejunal Interposition

Jae Yul Kim, Matthew M. Hanasono, Jason B. Fleming, Madonna D. Berry, Wayne L. Hofstetter

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Abstract

Introduction: Combined pancreaticoduodenectomy and esophagectomy poses a challenge for reconstruction. Case Report: We report a case of a combined pancreaticoduodenectomy and esophagectomy for synchronous pancreatic and esophageal cancer, with reconstruction using a supercharged jejunal interposition. Discussion: The supercharged jejunal anastomosis is a versatile option for foregut reconstruction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1893-1895
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Volume15
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2011

Keywords

  • Esophageal cancer
  • Esophagectomy
  • Jejunal interposition
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
  • Whipple

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

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