Open AccessLong‐segment substernal jejunal esophageal replacement with internal mammary vascular augmentation
Author(s) -
Heitmiller R. F.,
Gruber P. J.,
Swier P.,
Singh N.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
diseases of the esophagus
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.115
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-2050
pISSN - 1120-8694
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2050.2000.00118.x
Subject(s) - medicine , perfusion , mammary artery , jejunum , surgery , cardiology , artery
We describe a technique that uses the internal mammary vessels to enhance long‐segment jejunal graft blood supply in addition to an intact distal mesenteric vascular arcade. We believe that this technique, called vascular augmentation, improves jejunal graft perfusion and decreases ischemic complications.