Autologous Skin-Grafting Surgery to Prevent Esophageal Stenosis After Complete Circular Endoscopic Submucosal Tunnel Dissection for Superficial Esophageal Neoplasms. (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chai, Ningli; Zou, Jiale; Linghu, Enqiang; Chai, Mi; Li, Longsong; Wang, Xiangyao; Zhang, Wengang; Xiang, Jingyuan; Li, Zhenjuan
• Is Part Of: American journal of gastroenterology. Volume 114:Number 5(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: Stomach -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Intestines -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal Diseases -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000000169
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-9270

Abstract

Abstract : OBJECTIVES: To assess the safety and effectiveness of autologous skin-grafting surgery (ASGS) for preventing esophageal stenosis after complete circular endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection (ccESTD) for superficial esophageal neoplasms. METHODS: Between October 2017 and March 2018, 8 patients who underwent ccESTD and ASGS were included. We assessed the occurrence of esophageal stenosis and adverse events. RESULTS: No adverse events occurred, including perforation, bleeding, wound infection, or stent migration. Five patients did not experience stenosis over a median follow-up of 7 months. CONCLUSIONS: ASGS appeared to be a safe and effective way to prevent esophageal stenosis after ccESTD.