Abstract
Colon interposition has become a favored technique for esophageal reconstruction. We report a 79-year-old man with primary adenocarcinoma arising in the interposed colon 30 years after esophageal reconstruction for esophageal cancer. The occurrence of a carcinoma in a colon removed from its natural location and serving a different function suggests this rise in incidence may result from the action of carcinogens on colonie cells over an increasing period.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 748-749 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Hepato-Gastroenterology |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 57 |
State | Published - 05 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adenocarcinoma
- Colon interposition
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal reconstruction