Isolated jejunal grafting in surgery of esophageal carcinoma

Six cases of either esophageal carcinoma or its post resection complications were treated by isolated jejunal grafting in our department in recent two years. Of the six cases, there were 2 of cervical anastomotic leakage after esophagocolostomy, 1 each of cervical anastomotic leakage after esophago-gastrostomy, cervical esophageal carcinoma, cervical anastomotic stricture after esophagogastrostomy, and defect of esophagus. Good results had been achieved in all of the six cases. Not a single death occurred. Indications for the use of isolated jejunal grafting and the operative techniques were discussed in detail. The author concludes that isolated jejunal grafting is worth recommending.