Fundic patch operation in the treatment of esophageal stricture with Barrett's esophagus —A case report—

A 66-year-old woman, who had a stricture of the distal esophagus with Barrett's epithelium caused by gastroesophageal reflux, was operated upon by means of the fundic patch method. Preoperative manometric and pH studies revealed that the patient had a cardiac incompetence and a delayed acid clearance of the esophagus. Endoscopic biopsies between 33–35 cm from the incisors, above the gastroesophageal junction, showed columnar metaplasia with a villiform surface, mucous glands, intestinal goblet cells, moderate inflammatory changes and focal mild dysplasia. After the operation, relief of the dysphagia and reflux symptoms were obtained successfully, and an endoscopy done 7 months later demonstrated that the esophageal lumen was adequate enough for passage, and that there was improvement of the esophagitis, though persistent Barrett's esophagus without malignancy still existed. These results indicate that the fundic patch operation with the formation of a mucosal valve and 270° fundoplication is a useful method of choice for benign strictures of the lower esophagus.     

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the esophagus--a case report

We treated a 66-year old woman with mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the esophagus. The histologic features of this tumor seemed to originate from esophageal glands and their ducts. This deduction was based on the subepithelial growth pattern and the presence of in-situ carcinoma showing a glandular or squamous pattern at the location of the esophageal gland duct. Although the biological nature of this tumor was not elucidated, the prognosis is similar to that seen with the ordinary type of esophageal squamous carcinoma.     

Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus--a case report

An unusual case of primary esophageal melanoma is reported herein. A 68 year old man who had experienced occasional dysphagia for about one month without suffering any weight loss was admitted to our department. An esophagogram revealed two lobulated masses and esophagoscopy showed a pigmented tumor in one of the masses. Curative surgery was thus performed through a right thoracotomy. The macroscopic appearance of the resected specimen was very unusual and it was subsequently proven to be primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus by histological examination. Postoperatively, cyclophosphamide and interleukin-2 were administered intravenously, followed by lymphokine-activated killer therapy. However, multiple liver metastases were found on a CT scan, 3 months after the operation and he died about 1 month later. The operative indications for primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus are discussed in this report.     

Primary malignant lymphoma of the esophagus--a case report]

We report a rare case of primary malignant lymphoma of the esophagus without extraesophageal involvement. A 69-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of dysphagia. Esophagogram revealed an irregularly marginal ulceration with stenosis at the abdominal esophagus. Endoscopic study showed an ulcerative lesion at the level of 30 cm from the incisor teeth. Esophagocardiectomy was performed. Resected specimen showed a shallow depressed ulceration, 6.5 x 6.0 cm in size, at the lower esophagus. Microscopic examination revealed malignant lymphoma of diffuse, large cell type. No evidence of involvement was found in the dissected lymph nodes and the bone marrow biopsy specimens. She has been well for 4 years and 6 months postoperatively.     

Use of Polyflex Airway stent in the treatment of perforated esophageal stricture in an infant: a case report

Anastomotic stricture is a common sequela after primary repair of esophageal atresia with esophagoesophagostomy. Esophageal perforation secondary to dilatation of the stricture, and refractory stricture are not uncommon. We present a case using a Polyflex Airway stent (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA) as an alternative treatment of esophageal stricture and perforation in an infant.     

Results of fundic patch operation for severe stricture of the esophagus

Eighteen patients ranging in age from 32–82 years with benign distal esophageal stricture underwent and survived fundic patch operation. Twelve of these patients had undergone esophageal dilatation but without success. Five had had surgery for hiatal hernia using Hill, Belsey or Lortat-Jacob techniques. Middle laparotomy was done in five and left thoracotomy in thirteen. A fundic patch with a 270° fundoplication was performed in seven an a fundic patch with 360° fundoplication in the remaining eleven. The average hospital stay was 12.3 days. Dysphagia disappeared in seventeen and persisted for eight months in one patient. Three patients required instrumental dilatation for a few months. Endoscopic examination, pH study and X-ray fluoroscopy were done. Gastroesphageal reflux was nil in patients treated with Nissen's 360° fundoplication and three of these 7 patients without Nissen's fundoplication had gastroesophageal reflux. Epithelization of the patched esophageal wound was evident 6 months after the operation.     

Complex treatment of patients with postburn esophageal stricture

Results of treatment of 136 patients with postburn esophageal stricture were studied. In 1998-2001 yrs. there were treated 77 patients using bougienage and operative method, in 2002-2005 yrs bougienage, balloon dilation, prolonged balloon dilation, insertion of endoprosthesis, operative treatment were performed in 59 patients. Simultaneous application of methods of treatment have guaranteed the excellent and good results obtaining in up to 73% of patients.     

食管良性狭窄的治疗

目的 探讨食管良性狭窄外科治疗的效果与经验。方法 1982年2月至2001年2月，治疗食管良性狭窄45例。手术治疗42例中局限性狭窄段食管纵切横缝1例。食管部分切除食管胃吻合术5例，结肠代食管术36例，单纯扩张治疗1例，保守治疗2例，全组中胃或空肠造瘘21例，经食管镜或胃造瘘顺行或逆行扩张11例次。结果 43例痊愈，2例保守治疗者均死亡。结论 食管良性狭窄可运用机械扩张缓解，食管腐蚀性狭窄持续扩张1年以上者，应积极手术治疗，在食管重建术中以结肠代食管术为好。     

Barrett's esophagus without esophageal stricture does not increase the rate of failure of Nissen fundoplication

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether the presence of Barrett's esophagus (BE) modifies the results of Nissen fundoplication. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Some authors consider that BE, whether or not there is associated stricture, significantly increases the failure rate of standard antireflux surgery; they recommend using different and more aggressive surgical procedures in all patients with BE. METHODS: One hundred seventy-seven patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, without esophageal stricture, were included in a retrospective study. Patients were divided into two groups: those with BE (n = 57) and those without BE (n = 120). Nissen fundoplication was performed in all patients by the same surgical team. Clinical, endoscopic, and functional (manometry and 24-hour pH monitoring) results in the two study groups were compared. RESULTS: After a median follow-up of 5 years (range 1-18) in the BE group and 6 years (range 1-18) in the non-BE group, the rate of clinical recurrence was 8% in the BE group and 10% in the non-BE group, with no statistically significant difference. The rate of pH-metric recurrence was the same in both groups (15%). CONCLUSIONS: The presence of BE without esophageal stricture does not increase the rate of failure of Nissen fundoplication.     

结肠或胃重建食管治疗食管烧伤后瘢痕狭窄100例

目的 总结结肠或胃重建食管治疗食管烧伤后瘢痕狭窄的临床经验及疗效。方法回顾分析100例应用结肠或胃重建食管烧伤后食管瘢痕狭窄的临床资料。74例未切除瘢痕段食管，结肠经胸骨后隧道上提至颈部或咽部吻合；26例经胸切除瘢痕段食管，行食管胃胸内吻合23例，颈部吻合3例。结果结肠重建食管死亡5例（6．8％），术后发生颈部吻合口瘘14例（18．9％），吻合口狭窄5例（6．8％）。26例胃重建食管者无死亡，术后发生吻合口狭窄2例，脓胸1例。结论食管烧伤后高位的广泛狭窄可旷置瘢痕段食管采用结肠重建，中下段病变能在主动脉弓下吻合者可切除瘢痕段食管用胃重建，提高外科技术可明显降低结肠重建食管的并发症。     

咽结肠吻合治疗食管烧伤后瘢痕狭窄

目的 总结采用咽结肠吻合治疗食管烧伤后瘢痕狭窄的经验及效果。方法 回顾分析14例应用咽结肠吻合重建食管治疗累及下咽的广泛食管烧伤后瘢痕狭窄患者的临床资料。均采用左半结肠,旷置胸内瘢痕食管、经胸骨后隧道上提至颈部行咽结肠吻合。结果 全组无手术死亡,术后发生颈部吻合口漏4例,腹部切口裂开1例。随访半年至10年,平均4年,2例分别于术后3个月及4个月发生吻合口狭窄,1例扩张,1例行成形术治愈;1例因移植结肠腹腔段呈袋状而致进食后呕吐,行结肠胃侧侧吻合治愈。结论 咽结肠吻合治疗累及下咽的广泛性食管烧伤后狭窄成功关键是较大的下咽开口及良好的吻合技术,咽结肠吻合是安全、有效的。     

食管化学烧伤后狭窄的手术治疗

目的 探讨食管化学烧伤后狭窄的外科治疗及横结肠代食管手术的应用价值。方法 106例食管化学烧伤后狭窄的病人均采用横结肠代食管手术、保留结肠左动脉升支、胸骨后顺蠕动吻合，除横结肠咽腔吻合32例外，均横结肠食管颈部吻合。结果 无手术死亡。手术后发生颈部吻合口瘘12例、吻合口狭窄8例、气管切开3例，经治疗后均痊愈。结论 食管化学烧伤后应积极采取胸骨后横结肠代食管术，行横结肠食管颈部吻合或结肠咽腔吻合都是适宜的。     

食管腐蚀性烧伤后严重狭窄的外科治疗

目的探讨食管腐蚀性烧伤后狭窄的外科治疗经验及胃或横结肠代食管重建手术的应用价值。方法对98例食管腐蚀性烧伤后狭窄的患者中72例广泛食管狭窄、病变超过食管中段以上者采用横结肠代食管、保留结肠左动脉升支、胸骨后顺蠕动吻合,其中横结肠咽腔吻合18例,横结肠食管颈部吻合54例,胸段食管旷置不切除;26例狭窄位于中下段,经胸切除瘢痕段食管用胃重建食管,胃食管胸内吻合。结果结肠食管重建72例中,术后死亡4例（5．56％）,发生颈部吻合口瘘14例（19．44％）,后期出现颈部吻合口狭窄7例,经治疗后均痊愈。胃重建食管26例无手术死亡,术后发生胸内吻合口狭窄3例,经扩张治愈。结论食管腐蚀性烧伤后狭窄在伤后20～24周可积极采取食管重建术,根据食管狭窄段严重程度及位置决定是否行狭窄段食管切除、选择食管重建替代物及吻合的位置。可采用横结肠食管颈部吻合或结肠咽腔吻合术,胸内胃食管吻合术。     

Shunting esophagocolonoplasty in the treatment of postburn cicatricial esophageal stricture

The prospective analysis of the results of treatment of postburn cicatricial esophageal stricture (PCES) in 338 (32%) patients, using shunting retrosternal esophagocolonoplasty (SRECP), constituting 76.1% of esophagoplasties performed, was conducted. Postoperative mortality was 4.7% (16 patients died). Early postoperative complications had occurred in 116 (34.5%) patients and the late--in 68 (24.9%). SRECP constitutes the method of first choice in patients, suffering tubular PCES and in formation of fistula, diverticulum and false ways. The standard variant of the procedure includes the performance of wide one-raw esophago-colonoanastomosis in end-to-end fashion with isoperistaltic passage of transplant. Such a tactic owes significant advantages, such as the lower risk of specific severe early and late postoperative complications occurrence, and also secures the esophagoplasty functional adequacy.     

Results of esophagocardioplasty with gastric patch in the treatment of esophageal achalasia

Since 1968 esophagocardioplasty with gastric patch was employed in 57 patients as a primary operation for achalasia of the esophagus and eight patients with previous operations for achalasia. Satisfactory results were obtained in follow-up studies up to eight years. The results indicate that this procedure is successful in dilating the lower part of the esophagus and esophagocardiac junction without interfering with their proper functions. This provides better passage through the junction with preservation of the mechanism which prevents reflux.     

Esophageal stricture in Crohn's disease--a case report

We treated a 46-year-old Japanese man with Crohn's disease of the esophagus and for whom medical therapy was adequate. Crohn's disease of the esophagus is a rare disease without specific clinical features and establishment of the diagnosis with guided biopsy is extremely difficult. Therefore, Crohn's disease of the esophagus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of biopsy-negative carcinoma of the esophagus in order to avoid major surgery. Treatment of Crohn's disease of the esophagus should primarily be medical and esophagectomy should only be considered in cases of complications, intractability or a suspicion of malignancy in the biopsied specimen.