Abstract:
Objective : To evaluate the clinical value oi intrathoracic esophagogastric “layer to lay-er” anastomosis with esophageal mucosa extended varied in plane, to study the effective methods to prevent anastomotic leaking or stricture postoperatively. Methods : From May, 1985 to December, 2002,two thousand two hundred and forty (2240) esophageal and stomach cardia cancer patients treated by intrathoracic esophagogastric “layer to layer” anastomosis with esophageal mucosa extended varied in plane were retrospectively analyzed. Results : There was no anastomotic leaking and severe stricture in all above cases. conclusion: Intrathoracic esophagogestric “layer to layer” anastomosis with esophageal mucosal extended varied in plane is an effective method to prevent anastomotic leaking and stricture postoperatively.