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Combined Esophagectomy and Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Expanded Indication for Supercharged Jejunal Interposition

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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

Abstract

Introduction

Combined pancreaticoduodenectomy and esophagectomy poses a challenge for reconstruction.

Case Report

We report a case of a combined pancreaticoduodenectomy and esophagectomy for synchronous pancreatic and esophageal cancer, with reconstruction using a supercharged jejunal interposition.

Discussion

The supercharged jejunal anastomosis is a versatile option for foregut reconstruction.

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Kim, J.Y., Hanasono, M.M., Fleming, J.B. et al. Combined Esophagectomy and Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Expanded Indication for Supercharged Jejunal Interposition. J Gastrointest Surg 15, 1893–1895 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-011-1551-5

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