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View article: Boerhaave Syndrome—Narrative Review
Boerhaave Syndrome—Narrative Review Open
Boerhaave syndrome (BS) and subsequent septic mediastinitis represent a complex cascade of events from esophageal perforation to septic shock. The pathophysiology involves chemical injury, polymicrobial contamination, cytokine storm, endot…
View article: Adenocarcinoma of the Interposed Colon Graft for Esophageal Substitution-Point of View from a Tertiary Center in Esophageal Surgery and Review of Literature
Adenocarcinoma of the Interposed Colon Graft for Esophageal Substitution-Point of View from a Tertiary Center in Esophageal Surgery and Review of Literature Open
Resection or bypass surgery for benign or malignant esophageal pathologies presents multiple challenges, which is why it is addressed to centers of digestiveexcellence. One such challenge is the restoration of the continuity of the digesti…
View article: Efficiency and Complications of Esophageal Stenting in the Management of Postoperative Fistulas
Efficiency and Complications of Esophageal Stenting in the Management of Postoperative Fistulas Open
Esophageal anastomotic fistula (AF) is a frequent and severe complication of an esophagectomy due to esophageal or eso-gastric junction cancer, regardless of the selected surgical technique. AF is usually treated by endoscopic stent placem…
View article: From Caustic Stenosis to Esophageal Cancer, a Challenging Evolution - Narrative Review
From Caustic Stenosis to Esophageal Cancer, a Challenging Evolution - Narrative Review Open
Caustic ingestion remains a complex public health problem worldwide, both in adults and children. The consequences of caustic ingestion depend on the severity of the injuries, the general condition of the patient at presentation and the pr…
View article: The Clinical Efficacy, and Long-Term Outcomes Between Pneumatic Dilation and Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy in Achalasia
The Clinical Efficacy, and Long-Term Outcomes Between Pneumatic Dilation and Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy in Achalasia Open
Introduction: Achalasia is the most well-known motility disorder, characterized by the lack of optimal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during swallowing and the absence of peristalsis of the esophageal body. Laparoscopic Helle…
View article: Rare Diaphragmatic Hernias in Adults—Experience of a Tertiary Center in Esophageal Surgery and Narrative Review of the Literature
Rare Diaphragmatic Hernias in Adults—Experience of a Tertiary Center in Esophageal Surgery and Narrative Review of the Literature Open
A rare entity of non-hiatal type transdiaphragmatic hernias, which must be clearly differentiated from paraoesophageal hernias, are the phrenic defects that bear the generic name of congenital hernias—Bochdalek hernia and Larey-Morgagni he…
View article: Minimally invasive surgery for gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma: Current evidence and future perspectives
Minimally invasive surgery for gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma: Current evidence and future perspectives Open
Minimally invasive surgery is increasingly indicated in the management of malignant disease. Although oesophagectomy is a difficult operation, with a long learning curve, there is actually a shift towards the laparoscopic/thoracoscopic/ ro…
View article: Pregnancy and Gastric Cancer: A Narrative Review
Pregnancy and Gastric Cancer: A Narrative Review Open
Cases of digestive cancers diagnosed during pregnancy are rare. The increasing prevalence of pregnancy in women aged 30–39 years (and not exceptionally 40–49 years) could explain the frequent co-occurrence of cancers and pregnancy. The dia…
View article: The Use of Esophageal Stents in the Management of Postoperative Fistulas—Current Status, Clinical Outcomes and Perspectives—Review
The Use of Esophageal Stents in the Management of Postoperative Fistulas—Current Status, Clinical Outcomes and Perspectives—Review Open
Esophageal fistula remains one of the main postoperative complications, with the treatment often requiring the use of stents. This article reviews the updates on the use of endoscopic stents for the treatment of postoperative esophageal le…
View article: Esophageal diverticula: from diagnosis to therapeutic management—narrative review
Esophageal diverticula: from diagnosis to therapeutic management—narrative review Open
The accumulation of cases in a tertiary profile center, with volume/hospital, respectively volume/surgeon + gastroenterologist could be a solution in improving the results. One consequence would be the identification of alternative solutio…
View article: Giant Gallbladder Tumor, Unusual Cancer—Case Report and Short Review of Literature
Giant Gallbladder Tumor, Unusual Cancer—Case Report and Short Review of Literature Open
Background: Giant gallbladder is an uncommon condition that can result from a benign pathology and rarely presents with malignancy. Intracholecystic papillary–tubular neoplasm (ICPN) is a relatively new entity first described by V. Adsay i…
View article: Early experience in minimally invasive esophagectomy for treatment of thoracic esophageal cancer
Early experience in minimally invasive esophagectomy for treatment of thoracic esophageal cancer Open
Introduction: Minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) has gained popularity in the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer over the past three decades. By introducing minimally invasive techniques, esophageal oncological surgery has advance…
View article: Management of Chylothorax in Esophageal Surgery by Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic Approach: Case Series
Management of Chylothorax in Esophageal Surgery by Minimally Invasive Thoracoscopic Approach: Case Series Open
Chylothorax is a rare complication, especially after esophageal cancer surgery. It may occur mainly in the thoracic stage of esophagectomy. The management of chylothorax is usually conservative, surgical reoperation with thoracic duct liga…
View article: Management of Esophageal Perforations During Achalasia Treatment â?? Experience of the General and Esophageal Surgery Clinic, Sf Maria Hospital
Management of Esophageal Perforations During Achalasia Treatment â?? Experience of the General and Esophageal Surgery Clinic, Sf Maria Hospital Open
Introduction: Achalasia is a motility disorder characterized by the absence of optimal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) with swallowing and lack of peristalsis of the esophageal body. Excepting temporary medical options, …
View article: The Role of Esophageal Stenting in the Management of Anastomotic Leaks after Esophageal and Esophago-Gastric Cancer Resections. Literature Review
The Role of Esophageal Stenting in the Management of Anastomotic Leaks after Esophageal and Esophago-Gastric Cancer Resections. Literature Review Open
Introduction: Anastomotic fistulas after surgery for esophageal cancer, remain a challenge for both the surgeon and the gastroenterologist. The aim of the study is to highlight the role of esophageal stenting in the management of leaks aft…
View article: The Features of Stomach Vascularisation Pattern and Their Impact on Oesophageal Reconstruction with a Gastric Pull-up
The Features of Stomach Vascularisation Pattern and Their Impact on Oesophageal Reconstruction with a Gastric Pull-up Open
Regardless of the reconstruction surgery used, the fundamental concepts of visceral reconstruction are based on the vascular support needed for the substituting graft. The vascular factor is the main element of any reconstruction technique…
View article: Idiopathic Megacolon—Short Review
Idiopathic Megacolon—Short Review Open
Introduction: Idiopathic megacolon (IM) is a rare condition with a more or less known etiology, which involves management challenges, especially therapeutic, and both gastroenterology and surgery services. With insufficiently drawn out pro…
View article: Palliative ("Toilet") Mammectomy, A Decision-Making Dilemma - Short Review
Palliative ("Toilet") Mammectomy, A Decision-Making Dilemma - Short Review Open
Breast cancer is one of the most severe health issues globally, but the therapy advancements and the constant adaptation of treatment protocols radically changed its prognoses. This article review of the literature from a surgical perspect…
View article: Palliation of dysphagia in patients with unresectable oesophageal tumours—current methods and indications—a review
Palliation of dysphagia in patients with unresectable oesophageal tumours—current methods and indications—a review Open
: Dysphagia is a common symptom in patients with unresectable esophageal cancer or metastatic disease. It is a debilitating symptom compromising biological status and quality of life. This article is intended to be an analysis of the vario…
View article: TOTALLY MINIMALLY INVASIVE ESOPHAGECTOMY 3D HD FOR THORACIC ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AFTER NEOADJUVANT CHEMORADIOTHERAPY
TOTALLY MINIMALLY INVASIVE ESOPHAGECTOMY 3D HD FOR THORACIC ESOPHAGEAL CANCER AFTER NEOADJUVANT CHEMORADIOTHERAPY Open
Esophagectomy is a major surgical procedure with morbidity, and mortality related to the patient'scondition, stage of the disease at the moment of diagnosis, complementary treatments and surgicalexperience of the surgeon. Minimally inv…
View article: Characteristics of hydric risk phenomena and processes from the southern Bărăgan Plain
Characteristics of hydric risk phenomena and processes from the southern Bărăgan Plain Open
Geographic studies conducted in Southern Bărăgan Plain involve elements of water analysis related to the management of water resources. This is a problem because the studied field is a sensitive area to ensure the need for water, especiall…
View article: Use of the Stomach in Esophageal Reconstructive Surgery in Era of Minimally Invasive Approach
Use of the Stomach in Esophageal Reconstructive Surgery in Era of Minimally Invasive Approach Open
Esophagectomy is standard indication for surgical treatment of resectable esophageal cancer, but it can also be performed for the management of benign conditions. Esophagectomy is followed by esophageal reconstruction using other parts of …
View article: Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
Recent Advances in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Open
The treatment of esophageal cancer has become more effective due to advances in surgical techniques, multidisciplinary approach, appropriate use of neoadjuvant therapy and perioperative care at centers of excellence in esophageal surgery. …