Thoracotomy versus transhiatal esophageal dissection: which is the best surgical approach to short esophagus? Toracotomia ou dissecção esofágica trans-hiatal: qual a melhor abordagem para o esôfago curto?

Thoracotomy versus transhiatal esophageal dissection: which is the best surgical approach to short esophagus? Toracotomia ou dissecção esofágica trans-hiatal: qual a melhor abordagem para o esôfago curto?

PURPOSE: To evaluate different approaches performed to obtain a more significant esophageal length. METHODS: An experimental model using 28 cadavers was conceived. Randomized groups: Group A (n=10) underwent laparotomic transhiatal approach; Group B (n=9) which differed from the first in the conduct...

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Main Authors: Thiago Beduschi, André Vicente Bigolin, Leandro Totti Cavazzola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Cirurgia 2011-06-01
Series:Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
Subjects:
Esôfago
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios
Toracotomia
Laparotomia
Mediastino
Dissecção
Cadaver
Esophagus
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Thoracotomy
Laparotomy
Mediastinum
Dissection
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