Three‐stage approach for aortoesophageal fistula after Roux‐en‐Y esophagojejunostomy

oleh: Shuo‐Ying Dai, Chun‐Hao Chang, Yi‐Chen Wang, Jih‐Sheng Wen, Ting‐Kai Liao, Wei‐Ting Lin, Ren‐Hao Chan, Meng‐Ta Tsai, Wei‐Li Huang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2022-06-01

Deskripsi

Abstract Surgical management of post‐esophagojejunostomy aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) has been scarcely reported, but is universally fatal. This report described a case of AEF after total gastrectomy with Roux‐en‐Y esophagojejunostomy and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy for gastric cardiac cancer. A three‐stage hybrid approach was used to successfully manage this complication. First, thoracic endovascular aortic repair curbed bleeding. Second, radical fistula resection eradicated infected areas and adjacent structures. Third, esophageal reconstruction using an ileocolonic conduit restored gastrointestinal continuity. This strategy could be safely feasible for managing post‐esophagojejunostomy AEF.