Pharyngo-ileo-colo-anastomosis with micro-vascular blood supply augmentation for surgical reconstruction of the upper digestive tract

Abstract

Introduction: Patients submitted to total esophagectomy and gastrectomy with complete closure of pharinx due to necrosis after caustic ingestion are a challenging surgical setting for reconstruction of upper digestive transit. Objective: The objective of this paper is to present a clinical case and surgical technique for reconstruction of the upper digestive tract after total esophagectomy and gastrectomy. Method: Reconstruction of digestive transit was reestablished by means of a pharyngo-ileo-colonic interposition with microsurgical arterial and venous anastomosis for augmentation of blood supply. Results: There were not major postoperative complications and at long term follow-up, normal oral nutrition and quality of life improvement was observed. Conclusion: This is a surgical procedure for treatment of patients with pharyngeal strictures without any possibility to indicate other less complex procedures.