Anchoring suture of esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy
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Next to esophagojejunostomy stapling for the reconstruction following total gastrectomy, several silk stitches anchoring the jejunum to endoabdominal fascia are made to restore the function of phrenoesophageal ligament.
anchoring suture reduces the impairment of the anastomotic blood flow that is caused by gravitational tension and so is useful to protect the esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy.
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This video shows anchoring sutures placed after esophagojejunostomy following total gastrectomy. Silk stitches anchor the jejunum to the endoabdominal fascia to restore the function of the phrenoesophageal ligament and protect the anastomosis from gravitational tension.
Key points
- Shows reconstruction after total gastrectomy with esophagojejunostomy stapling
- Shows silk stitches anchoring the jejunum to the endoabdominal fascia
- Explains the aim of restoring phrenoesophageal ligament function
- Explains the anchoring is intended to protect anastomotic blood flow from gravitational tension
Video Overview
This video presents “Anchoring suture of esophagojejunostomy after total gastrectomy” — Next to esophagojejunostomy stapling for the reconstruction following total gastrectomy, several silk stitches anchoring the jejunum to endoabdominal fascia are made to restore the function of phrenoesophageal ligament. anchoring suture. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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