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Hoeppner J. [Technique of Colon Interposition for Oesophageal Replacement for Oesophageal Cancer]. Laryngorhinootologie 2024. [PMID: 38996432 DOI: 10.1055/a-2341-0438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Nowadays, it is only relatively rare and in selected situations that colonic interposition is chosen rather than the stomach as a reconstructive organ for replacing the oesophagus. The colon is a reliable organ for tubular replacement of the oesophagus when the stomach is not available for reconstruction. Colon interposition is a complex and complicated operation. It requires a specific indication and thorough preoperative preparation. From a technical point of view, colon interposition places high demands on the selection and surgical dissection of the vascular supply to the reconstructed organ. The reconstruction route and elevation of the interposition graft to the proximal oesophagus and the need to create 3 or 4 gastrointestinal anastomoses also place significantly higher demands than reconstruction using a gastric tube. Overall, despite the significant surgery-related morbidity, good functional results and a good quality of life can usually be achieved. The surgical technique applied in our own practice is described in detail. An overview from literature on the results of colonic interposition is given, particularly with regard to surgical complications and quality of life after colon interposition.
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- Jens Hoeppner
- Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum OWL - Campus Lippe, Universität Bielefeld, Detmold, Deutschland
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Hoeppner J. [Technique of Colon Interposition for Oesophageal Replacement for Oesophageal Cancer]. Zentralbl Chir 2024; 149:178-186. [PMID: 38417814 DOI: 10.1055/a-2262-8552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Nowadays, it is only relatively rare and in selected situations that colonic interposition is chosen rather than the stomach as a reconstructive organ for replacing the oesophagus. The colon is a reliable organ for tubular replacement of the oesophagus when the stomach is not available for reconstruction. Colon interposition is a complex and complicated operation. It requires a specific indication and thorough preoperative preparation. From a technical point of view, colon interposition places high demands on the selection and surgical dissection of the vascular supply to the reconstructed organ. The reconstruction route and elevation of the interposition graft to the proximal oesophagus and the need to create 3 or 4 gastrointestinal anastomoses also place significantly higher demands than reconstruction using a gastric tube. Overall, despite the significant surgery-related morbidity, good functional results and a good quality of life can usually be achieved. The surgical technique applied in our own practice is described in detail. An overview from literature on the results of colonic interposition is given, particularly with regard to surgical complications and quality of life after colon interposition.
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- Jens Hoeppner
- Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Klinikum Lippe, Universitätsklinikum OWL - Campus Lippe, Detmold, Deutschland
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Choi BH, Church J, Sonett J, Kiran RP. Colonic interposition in esophagectomy: an ACS-NSQIP study. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:9563-9571. [PMID: 37730851 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10420-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION For patients with cancer or injury of the esophagus, esophagectomy with reconstruction using the stomach (gastric pull-up, GPU) or colon (colonic interposition, CI) can restore function but is associated with high morbidity. We sought to describe the differences in outcomes between the two replacement organs using a national database. METHODS From ACS-NSQIP, patients who underwent GPU or CI between 2006 and 2020 were identified. Univariate analyses were performed on length of stay, complications, reoperation, readmission, and mortality. Variables with P ≤ 0.2 were included in the multivariate regression. Primary outcomes were 30-day reoperation, readmission, and mortality. Data were assessed using Chi-squared tests and logistic regression. RESULTS There were 12,545 GPU and 502 CI patients. GPU patients were older with higher BMI, and more likely to be male (80.3% versus 70.3%, P < 0.0001) and white (77.8% versus 69.1%, P < 0.0001). More GPU patients had independent functional status and underlying bleeding disorders, but fewer other preoperative comorbidities than CI patients. On univariate analysis, CI patients had longer hospital stays (13 versus 10 days, P < 0.0001); more reoperations (23.9% versus 14.5%, P < 0.0001); a lower rate of discharge to home (70.9% versus 82.1%, P < 0.0001); and a higher mortality rate (6.2% versus 2.9%, P < 0.0001). On multivariate analysis, CI was associated with increased risk of reoperation but not with readmission or mortality. Reoperation was associated with CI, smoking, chronic wound, hypertension, higher ASA class, contaminated or dirty wound class, and longer operative time. Readmission was associated with female gender, hypertension, and longer operative time. Mortality was associated with age, metastatic cancer, preoperative sepsis, preoperative renal failure, malignant esophageal disease, higher ASA class, incomplete closure, and longer operative time. CONCLUSION Colonic interposition, although a more difficult option with traditionally worse outcomes, should still be considered for patients requiring esophagectomy if the stomach cannot be used to restore continuity, as differences in outcomes appear to be due to underlying frailty of patients rather than the procedure.
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- Beatrix Hyemin Choi
- Colorectal Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 161 Ft. Washington Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY, 10032, USA.
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- Colorectal Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 161 Ft. Washington Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Thoracic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 161 Ft. Washington Avenue, Floor 3, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Colorectal Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, 161 Ft. Washington Avenue, Floor 8, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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Long VD, Thong DQ, Hai NV, Dat TQ, Le Minh Quoc H, Nguyen DT, Anh NVT, Minh TA, Vuong NL, So JBY, Bac NH, Uyama I. Surgical outcomes and quality of life assessment of esophagectomy for cancer with colon conduit via retrosternal route. Esophagus 2023; 20:435-444. [PMID: 36609618 DOI: 10.1007/s10388-023-00984-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE Colon conduit is an alternative to a gastric conduit for esophagectomy in patients that stomach is not available. Surgical technique is complex and has a high risk of morbidities and mortality. Outcomes of patients are still lacking in the literature, thus aims of this study are to evaluate the safety, feasibility and long-term functional outcomes of patients who underwent esophagectomy for cancer with colon conduit via retrosternal route. METHODS Twenty-six patients underwent operation between August 2016 and June 2021 for malignancies. Minimally invasive esophagectomy and laparotomy were performed in accordance with the 2017 Japan Esophageal Society's guidelines. Colonic interposition was used for esophageal replacement. Outcomes were technical success, complications assessed using Clavien-Dindo classification, and patient's quality of life (QOL) based on EORTC-QOL-OES18 questionnaire. RESULTS Mean age was 56.0 ± 9.9 years and 21 patients (80.8%) were men. Mean operating time was 432 ± 66 min. Technical success was 100%. The average number of resected lymph nodes was 26 ± 14. Twelve patients (46.2%) experienced postoperative complications: 7/12 were classified as grade I-II, 3/12 as grade III, 1/12 as grade IV, and 1/12 as grade V (death). Patient's QOL improved during the follow-up period with median (25-75th percentiles) global EORTC-QOL-OES18 score was 29 (17-34); 13 (9-21), and 9 (6-16) at 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively. During the follow-up period, there were 4 late complications, 3 lymphatic recurrences, 5 distant metastases, and 6 deaths. CONCLUSIONS Colon conduit via retrosternal route after esophagectomy is feasible, safe, and could provide acceptable long-term functional outcomes.
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- Vo Duy Long
- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Gastro-Intestinal Surgery Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, 215 Hong Bang, Ward 11, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Zimmermann A, Köhler H, Chalopin C, Jansen-Winkeln B, Nowotny R, Schönherr T, Mehdorn M, Uttinger KL, Thieme R, Gockel I, Moulla Y. The role of intraoperative hyperspectral imaging (HSI) in colon interposition after esophagectomy. BMC Surg 2023; 23:47. [PMID: 36864396 PMCID: PMC9983190 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-01946-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colon conduit is an alternative approach to reconstructing the alimentary tract after esophagectomy. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) has been demonstrated to be effective for evaluating the perfusion of gastric conduits, but not colon conduits. This is the first study to describe this new tool addressing image-guided surgery and supporting esophageal surgeons to select the optimal colon segment for the conduit and anastomotic site intraoperatively. PATIENTS AND METHODS Of 10 patients, eight who underwent reconstruction with a long-segment colon conduit after esophagectomy between 01/05/2018 and 01/04/2022 were included in this study. HSI was recorded at the root and tip of the colon conduit after clamping the middle colic vessels, allowing us to evaluate the perfusion and appropriate part of the colon segment. RESULTS Anastomotic leak (AL) was detected in only one (12.5%) of all the enrolled patients (n = 8). None of the patients developed conduit necrosis. Only one patient required re-anastomosis on postoperative day 4. No patient needed conduit removal, esophageal diversion, or stent placement. There was a change in the anastomosis site to proximal in two patients intraoperatively. There was no need to change the side of colon conduit intraoperatively in any patient. CONCLUSION HSI is a promising and novel intraoperative imaging tool to objectively assess the perfusion of the colon conduit. It helps the surgeon to define the best perfused anastomosis site and the side of colon conduit in this type of operation.
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- Anne Zimmermann
- grid.411339.d0000 0000 8517 9062Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Innovation Center Computer Assisted Surgery (ICCAS), University of Leipzig, Semmelweisstr. 14, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Innovation Center Computer Assisted Surgery (ICCAS), University of Leipzig, Semmelweisstr. 14, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.459389.a0000 0004 0493 1099Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, St. Georg Hospital, Delitzscher Str. 141, D-04129 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.411339.d0000 0000 8517 9062Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.411339.d0000 0000 8517 9062Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.411339.d0000 0000 8517 9062Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.411339.d0000 0000 8517 9062Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.411339.d0000 0000 8517 9062Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- grid.411339.d0000 0000 8517 9062Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, D-04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Soriano C, Wee J. Advances in conduits and anastomotic techniques employed in esophageal cancer resections: A review. J Surg Oncol 2023; 127:228-232. [PMID: 36630091 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Esophageal surgery has evolved significantly since the first esophagectomy, with advancements in diagnosis allowing medicine to keep pace with the disease's increasing incidence. Multimodal treatment improves outcomes, but surgical resection remains imperative for local control, with various techniques in existence but none demonstrating clear superiority. More recently, minimally invasive and robotic surgery have further reduced perioperative morbidity. This review discusses techniques for esophageal resection, with attention to the options available for anastomosis and reconstructive conduits.
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- Carlos Soriano
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Sanchez MV, Alicuben ET, Luketich JD, Sarkaria IS. Colon Interposition for Esophageal Cancer. Thorac Surg Clin 2022; 32:511-527. [PMID: 36266037 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2022.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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The Novel Conduit: Challenges of Esophagectomy After Bariatric Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 27:653-657. [PMID: 35962213 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05378-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Metabolic surgery has been on the rise over the last 2 decades. As more literature has been being published regarding its efficacy in treating metabolic syndrome as well as advancements in surgical training and safety rise with it, metabolic surgery will in no doubt continue to increase in prevalence. Concomitantly, the prevalence of esophageal cancer is increasing. We present two cases of patients who are status post sleeve gastrectomy and require esophagectomy. These patients do not have the availability of a gastric conduit, and colon interposition graft was planned for their reconstructions. We here review the two unique case scenarios as well as an overview of colon interposition technique and workup considerations. The need this reconstruction technique will likely increase in the years to come and metabolic surgery and esophageal cancer both continue to rise.
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Rabie A, El Debeiky M, Ghoneim T, Khairi A, Saad El-Rouby AEM. Flexible airway endoscopy in esophageal atresia patients undergoing colon interposition. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2021.1930342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Aliaa Rabie
- Lecturer of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Lecturer of Anesthesia, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Abdelhay S, Mousa M, Elsherbeny MS. Corticosteroid injection of impassable caustic esophageal strictures without dilatation: Does it pave the way to interval endoscopic dilatation? J Pediatr Surg 2020; 55:2348-2351. [PMID: 32192734 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.02.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Endoscopic dilatation of caustic esophageal stricture is the mainstay of therapy. The need for esophageal replacement has decreased over the past decades owing to advancement in techniques of dilatation. In this study, we aimed to assess our results of four-quadrant corticosteroid injection of impassable caustic esophageal strictures followed by a trial endoscopic dilatation. METHODS During the period from June 2003 to May 2017, in 340 patients in whom a trial of endoscopic dilatation after corrosive ingestion failed, corticosteroid was injected in 4 quadrants at the site of the stricture in the same setting. After 2 weeks, another trial of endoscopic dilatation was done. RESULTS Out of the 340 patients with failed first trial of endoscopic dilatation followed by four-quadrant corticosteroid injection, the second trial of endoscopic dilatation, after 2 weeks, was possible in 255 patients (75%). In the remaining 85 patients (25%), the endoscope could not pass and they were candidate for esophageal replacement. CONCLUSIONS Four-quadrant corticosteroid injection of impassable caustic esophageal stricture followed by endoscopic dilatation is a minor procedure which decreased the need of a major procedure to replace the injured esophagus. TYPE OF THE STUDY Clinical research paper. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Sameh Abdelhay
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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Sert G, Chen SH, Chen HC. How to ensure immediate and long-term good blood supply by the careful dissection of the marginal artery and supercharge with neck vessels in esophageal reconstruction with the colon segment interposition: 35 years of experience. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2020; 74:101-107. [PMID: 32873529 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2020.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Colon interposition for total esophageal replacement cases represents one of the most challenging procedures in surgery. A retrospective study has been conducted and suggestions are proposed according to the analysis of 268 patients who underwent colon interposition for esophageal replacement. Complication rates and the duration of hospital stay were retrospectively analyzed. METHODS A total of 268 patients were operated between 1984 and 2018. In group 1, 164 patients underwent colon interposition without supercharging with neck vessels and in group 2, 104 patients underwent colon interposition with supercharging. Data regarding flap loss, anastomotic leakage, the duration of hospital stay, and stricture formation in the long-term were statistically analyzed and compared between two groups. RESULTS The success rate of reconstruction was 98,1% (161 of 164 patients) and 99% (103 of 104 patients) for group 1 and 2, respectively. Early complication (anastomotic leakage) rate was 4,9% in group 1 and 1% in group 2. The differences between two groups regarding flap loss and anastomotic leakage rates were not statistically significant (p = 0,495 and p = 0,077, respectively). The hospital stay was 26,3 days for patients without supercharging (group1) and 20,5 days for patients with supercharging (group 2). In group 1, 6,7% (11/164) of patients had narrowing at the junction of the pharynx and colon; however, in group 2, proximal anastomotic stricture formation was observed in only 1% (1/104) of the patients. The stricture rate was significantly lower in group 2 when compared to group 1 (p = 0,021). CONCLUSION The careful dissection of the marginal artery and supercharging with neck vessels provide lower complication rates in colon interposition for esophageal reconstruction.
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- Gokhan Sert
- Department of Plastic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yuh-Der Road, Taichung 40447, Taiwan.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, 2 Yuh-Der Road, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
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Wiesel O, Shaw JP, Ramjist J, Brichkov I, Sherwinter DA. The Use of Fluorescence Imaging in Colon Interposition for Esophageal Replacement: A Technical Note. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2019; 30:103-109. [PMID: 31166832 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2019.0244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Every field of surgery has seen an explosion of new technologies aimed at improving surgical technique and reducing complications. The use of near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence to assess perfusion has been described in several surgical disciplines. NIR provides the surgeon with real-time perfusion assessment of a target organ or anastomosis and can be invaluable in aiding decision-making during the index operation. In the following article we discuss the use of fluorescence-guided perfusion assessment during colonic interposition for esophageal replacement. To our knowledge this is the first description of the use of fluorescence-guided perfusion assessment during colonic interposition.
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- Ory Wiesel
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York
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Coevoet D, Van Daele E, Willaert W, Huvenne W, Van de Putte D, Ceelen W, Deron P, Pattyn P, Van Nieuwenhove Y. Quality of life of patients with a colonic interposition postoesophagectomy. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2019; 55:1113-1120. [PMID: 30544187 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezy398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES After oesophagectomy, stomach grafts are most frequently used to restore intestinal continuity. Less frequently, a colonic graft is used. There is quite a large body of literature addressing the functional outcome after gastric pull-up, but little is known about the functional results of colonic interposition (CI). The aim of this study was to assess the short-term outcomes and the long-term quality of life and function of the CI postoesophagectomy. METHODS Between 2002 and 2016, we retrospectively collected data on 80 patients with CI from personal health records at the Ghent University hospital. We prospectively compared the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-OG25 and Swallowing Quality of Life (SWAL-QOL) questionnaire scores to the healthy reference group and the gastric tube (GT) group. RESULTS The 30-day mortality rate was 5%. Anastomotic leakage occurred in 37.5% and stenosis in 20% of the patients. The median overall survival of all patients was 33.9 months (95% confidence interval 8.3-59.4). The mean general health score of the CI patients was less than the healthy reference group but comparable to the GT group (CI = 62.1 vs healthy reference group = 71.2 vs GT = 60). Fifty percent of the patients reported their health as good and 15% as very good. The mean functional results with a CI were better than with a GT. Compared to GT patients, CI patients had less dyspnoea, reflux and dysphagia, but they reported more food selection, diarrhoea and weight loss. CONCLUSIONS Despite the high complication rate, the severity of the disease and the demanding operation, patients perceived themselves as being in good health and reported very good long-term functionality after CI. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER B670201630635.
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- Delfien Coevoet
- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastro-Intestinal Surgery, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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Alser O, Hamouri S, Novotny NM. Esophageal caustic injuries in pediatrics: a sobering global health issue. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2019; 27:431-435. [PMID: 30924683 DOI: 10.1177/0218492319842441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Caustic material ingestion by children is considered a global healthcare issue, especially in low-to-middle income countries. The aim of this article was to review the epidemiology, prevention, and management of caustic material ingestion in pediatric patients, comparing low-to-middle income countries with high-income countries. We conducted an English literature review using PubMed with the following keywords: (caustic OR corrosive) AND ingestion AND (pediatric OR pediatric). Our search retrieved 253 citations; all abstracts were screened by the authors, and 52 articles were finally included in our review. Prevention is key in tackling this issue, but legislation is scarce in low-to-middle income countries. Diagnosis of caustic ingestion is mostly achieved using flexible endoscopy, computed tomography, and endoscopic ultrasound, but access is limited in low-to middle income countries and diagnosis is often delayed. After stabilizing patients, the mainstay of treatment is graded endoscopic dilatation, and rarely, esophageal replacement. We concluded that caustic ingestion represents a serious condition where prevention is the key. Once a child suffers an injury, rapid and careful evaluation of the injury with endoscopy, and a course of close observation and dilations if needed, will often avoid esophageal replacement. When necessary, the stomach is the best first option if it is viable, followed by the colon, and finally, the jejunum.
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- Osaid Alser
- 1 Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London, UK
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- 2 Department of Surgery and Urology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- 3 Beaumont Children's, Royal Oak, MI, USA.,4 Palestine Medical Complex, Ramallah, Palestine
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Brown J, Lewis WG, Foliaki A, Clark GWB, Blackshaw GRJC, Chan DSY. Colonic Interposition After Adult Oesophagectomy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Conduit Choice and Outcome. J Gastrointest Surg 2018. [PMID: 29520647 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3735-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colonic interposition is a second-line option after oesophagectomy when a gastric neo-oesophagus is not viable. There is no consensus on the optimum anatomical colonic conduit (right or left), or route of placement (posterior mediastinal, retrosternal or subcutaneous). The aim of this review was to determine the optimum site and route of neo-oesophageal conduit after adult oesophagectomy. METHODS PubMed, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library (January 1985 to January 2017) were systematically searched for studies which reported outcomes following colonic interposition in adults. The outcome measures were overall morbidity and mortality. RESULTS Twenty-seven observational studies involving 1849 patients [1177 males; median age (range) 60.5 (18-84) years] undergoing colonic interposition for malignant (n = 697) and benign (n = 1152) pathology were analysed. Overall pooled morbidity of left vs. right colonic conduit was 15.7% [95% CI (11.93-19.46), p < 0.001] and 18.7% [95% CI (15.58-21.82), p < 0.001] respectively. Overall pooled mortality of left vs. right colonic conduit was 6.5% [95% CI (4.55-8.51), p < 0.001] and 10.1% [95% CI (7.35-12.82), p < 0.001] respectively. Retrosternal route placement was associated with the lowest overall pooled morbidity and mortality of 9.2% [95% CI (6.48-11.99), p < 0.001] and 4.8% [95% CI (3.74-5.89), p < 0.001] respectively. CONCLUSION Left colonic conduits placed retrosternally were safest.
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- Jade Brown
- University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 4XN, UK
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- University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 4XN, UK
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- University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 4XN, UK
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- University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF14 4XN, UK.
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Guo W, Yang S, Li H. Esophagectomy with gastric conduit reconstruction for benign disease: extreme but important. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018; 6:117. [PMID: 29955577 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2017.09.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Esophagectomy is usually performed to resect esophageal cancer. However, there are numerous other indications for esophagectomy, including Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and some benign diseases such as obstruction, end-stage achalasia, esophagus perforation or disruption, benign neoplasm, and severe caustic injury. For these patients, esophagectomy could relieve their symptom obviously. However, esophagectomy causes huge trauma, induces quite high morbidity and mortality, and may decreases patients' quality of life obviously due to postoperative reflux, dumping, anastomotic stricture and other complications. Accordingly, the considerations of a surgery must be carefully deliberated, including the underlying disorder, lesions localization, extent of disease, and options for esophageal replacement. For patients received esophagectomy and alimentary tract reconstruction, gastric conduit is the most common used replacement organ, then colon and jejunum. This review demonstrated the importance and technical experience of esophagectomy with gastric conduit reconstruction for benign diseases.
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- Wei Guo
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China
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Replacement of the native esophagus after esophagectomy is a problem that has challenged surgeons for over a century. Not only must the conduit be long enough to bridge the distance between the cervical esophagus and the abdomen, it must also have a reliable vascular supply and be sufficiently functional to allow for deglutition. The stomach, jejunum, and colon (right, left or transverse) have all been proposed as potential solutions. The stomach has gained favor for its length, reliable vascular supply and need for only a single anastomosis. However, there are times when the stomach is unavailable for use as a conduit. It is in these instances that an esophageal surgeon must have an alternative conduit in their armamentarium. In this paper, we will briefly discuss the technical aspects of jejunal and colonic interposition. We will review the recent literature with a focus on early and late outcomes. The advantages and disadvantages of both options will be reviewed.
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- Ankur Bakshi
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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Hussain ST, Zhen-Yu Tong M, Raja S, Keshavamurthy S, Dietz DW. Substernal Colonic Interposition After Previous Coronary Artery Bypass Graft in a Patient With a Patent Left Internal Thoracic Artery Graft: A Surgical Challenge. Ann Thorac Surg 2016; 102:e403-e405. [PMID: 27772592 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.04.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2016] [Revised: 04/18/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Esophageal reconstruction by a substernal route with a colonic conduit after previous esophagectomy and end-cervical esophagostomy in the presence of a patent left internal thoracic artery graft to the left anterior descending coronary artery is a technically challenging procedure. In this case report, we describe a safe approach to this difficult problem. With proper planning and careful dissection, substernal esophageal reconstruction after previous sternotomy in patients with a patent left internal thoracic artery graft is feasible and can be safely performed.
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- Syed T Hussain
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Ezemba N, Eze JC, Nwafor IA, Etukokwu KC, Orakwe OI. Colon interposition graft for corrosive esophageal stricture: midterm functional outcome. World J Surg 2015; 38:2352-7. [PMID: 24748346 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-014-2574-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Corrosive esophageal stricture is a major cause of morbidity among Nigerians. In most cases, this follows accidental or parasuicidal ingestion of caustic sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH) often used in the local production of soaps. Various treatment modalities have been advocated for the treatment of esophageal stricture. In this study, we review the results of our adopted technique in the past 10 years for pedicled colonic interposition. METHODS This is a retrospective study of 21 patients who underwent substernal isoperistaltic pedicled colonic interposition graft for management of corrosive esophageal stricture. The right colon was pulled up into the neck in all the patients without resecting the strictured esophagus. RESULTS Long segment strictures and multiple strictures were the main indications for the procedure. The mean duration of the procedure was 339.6 ± 71.1 min. The average intraoperative blood loss was 673.1 ± 398.1 mL. There were two (9.5 %) hospital mortalities. Graft infarction (9.5 %), cervical fistulae (19.0 %), and reflux neo-esophagitis (14.3 %) were the main non-fatal complications. In the mid-term, dysphagia was completely relieved in a little over 84 % (16/19) of patients, while one patient (4.8 %) still experienced reflux neo-esophagitis requiring treatment. There was no case of gross regurgitation or nocturnal aspiration in the mid-term. CONCLUSIONS Although the use of pedicled colonic interposition graft offers a good mid-term functional outcome with relief of dysphagia, early postoperative morbidity is high. Graft infarction is the single most important factor for poor functional outcome and every effort must be made to prevent its occurrence.
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- Ndubueze Ezemba
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, National Cardiothoracic Center, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, PMB 01129, Enugu, 400001, Nigeria,
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