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DOI: 10.1055/a-2239-3237
Knife-assisted incision for restoring esophageal lumen after surgical exclusion
Surgical repair with esophageal exclusion is a life-saving surgery for patients with mediastinitis following mid-esophageal perforation [1]. This is followed by either spontaneous recanalization of the organ or subsequent surgery to restore lumen patency [2].
We present the case of a patient who underwent endoscopic restoration of the esophageal lumen after unsuccessful spontaneous recanalization following esophageal exclusion.
A 41-year-old man, with known achalasia, underwent pneumatic endoscopic dilation at another center, resulting in a 6 cm longitudinal laceration of the lateral esophageal wall. The patient developed mediastinitis and was treated by surgical repair of the laceration and esophageal exclusion with proximal staple line division.
At 4 months post-surgery, the patient continued to experience dysphagia with a liquid diet. Postoperative esophagograms revealed poor contrast passage across the staple lines. The patient was referred to our unit for endoscopic recanalization ([Video 1]). Endoscopically, we found a moderate stenosis (caliber 6 mm) at the staple line site ([Fig. 1]).
Endoscopic esophageal lumen recanalization after surgical exclusion.Video 1
Initially, we placed a guidewire in the stapled lumen and performed dilation with Savary–Gilliard bougies up to 9 mm. Then, we extensively incised the fibrosis between the residual lumen and the stapled lumen using an L-type dissector (Finemedix, Daegu, Korea) ([Fig. 2]). Finally protruding staple sutures were removed by cold forceps.
As a result, a well-patent esophageal lumen, traversable with a standard gastroscope (caliber 9.8 mm), was achieved ([Fig. 3]). No leaks were detected on the intraprocedural esophagogram.
On the first postoperative day, an X-ray with contrast medium showed smooth contrast passage throughout the esophagus. The patient was discharged after resuming a soft diet. At the 3-month follow-up, he reported having no dysphagia.
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of endoscopic recanalization after surgical esophageal exclusion and describes a potential treatment option for similar complex cases.
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14. März 2024
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