Oesophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF) is a common congenital digestive
disease. Patients with EA-TEF face gastrointestinal, surgical, respiratory, otolaryngological …

Despite strong hereditary components, most cases of colorectal cancer are sporadic. The
possibility to manipulate in the clinical setting the many presumed risk factors is almost …

Background Anastomotic stricture is a common postoperative complication of oesophageal
atresia±tracheoesophageal fistula (OA/TOF) repair. Acid gastro-oesophageal reflux disease …

Background and study aims Colon interposition for benign strictures is associated with
significant perioperative complications that carry high morbidity and mortality. Although …

Colon interposition in oesophageal replacement after oesophagectomy for benign strictures
is associated with significant perioperative complications that carry high morbidity and …

Background/Aim: Colon interposition counts among the most common techniques for
reconstruction after esophagectomy. Availability of data on metachronous mucosal …

A 57-year-old woman developed dysphagia 30 years after esophagectomy with partial
gastrectomy and colonic interposition due to severe and extensive caustic esophageal …

DISCUSSION A colonic graft for esophageal reconstruction is done in approximately 5% of
cases according to the Comprehensive Registry of Esophageal Cancer in Japan, Japan …

Colon interposition is a surgical procedure used for maintenance of luminal conduit after
esophagectomy. Although epithelial neoplasia, such as adenoma and adenocarcinoma …

The idea of using the colon to replace a resected esophagus has a long history. The colon
has become a favored organ for esophageal reconstruction in adults with esophageal …