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. 1981 Nov;36(11):863-5.
doi: 10.1136/thx.36.11.863.

Cervical gastrostomy in the surgical treatment of oesophageal cancer by reconstruction with the stomach

J L Barros

Cervical gastrostomy in the surgical treatment of oesophageal cancer by reconstruction with the stomach

J L Barros. Thorax. 1981 Nov.

Abstract

A technique of cervical gastrostomy is described. Cervical gastrostomy as an alternative to the use of an indwelling nasogastric tube after cervical oesophagogastrostomy after resection for cancer has been used in six patients and appears to have certain advantages in terms of effective gastric decompression, avoiding discomfort to the patient, and simplification of postoperative nursing. It may play a significant role in reducing postoperative mortality from aspiration pneumonitis and other pulmonary complications.

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