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Esophagospinal Fistula with Spondylodiscitis and Meningitis After Esophagectomy with Gastric Pull-Up

Authors: Ingo Mecklenburg, Andreas Probst, Helmut Messmann

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Esophagectomy with gastric pull-up is a standard procedure for patients with esophageal cancer. Despite growing surgical experience, anastomotic leakage can still occur and cause significant morbidity. We report a case of anastomotic leakage with concomitant spondylodiscitis and describe the endoscopical appearance and closure of an unusual posterior fistula to the spine.

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Title: Esophagospinal Fistula with Spondylodiscitis and Meningitis After Esophagectomy with Gastric Pull-Up
Authors: Ingo Mecklenburg
Andreas Probst
Helmut Messmann
Publication date: 01-02-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-007-0363-0

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Esophagospinal Fistula with Spondylodiscitis and Meningitis After Esophagectomy with Gastric Pull-Up

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