Esophageal carcinoma resection and gastroesophageal reconstruction unde r left heart bypass / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective　To estimate the value of applying left heart bypass technique in esophageal carcinoma resection and gastroesophageal reconstruction. Methods　The operation was performed under lef t he art bypass. Results　Applying left heart bypass during esophagea l carcinoma resection and gastroesophageal reconstruction increased the probabil ity of the resection. The patient lived better and without operative complicatio n. Conclusion　In case of esophageal carcinoma with invasion of descending aorta by carcinoma, left heart bypass may increase the probability of the resection and enhance the safety of surgical treatment.