Utilization of Gastric Conduit in the Management of Combined Corrosive Esophageal and Stomach Stricture.

Background: Corrosive stricture of esophagus may be associated with variable involvement of stomach. We analyzed the outcome of gastric conduit used in the management of corrosive esophageal stricture with concomitant antro-pyloric stricture. Study design: Among 101 esophageal replacements performed, 53 patients had combined esophagus and stomach strictures. Colon was used as a conduit in 43 patients, while stomach was used in ten patients. Indications, perioperative complications and early/late outcomes of patients with gastric pull-up were reviewed and compared with those undergone colon pull-up. Results: The indications of using gastric conduit were impromptu in four patients [colonic conduit ischemia ( n = 2) and an oversight of antro-pyloric stricture after forming the gastric conduit ( n = 2)]. Six patients had preconceived gastric conduit (distal antro-pyloric stricture with distended stomach). The median age was 29 years (range 16-50), and median BMI was 15.4 kg/m (range 14.5-20.1). The stomach was drained using loop gastrojejunostomy ( n = 7) or Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy ( n = 3). One patient died due to sepsis secondary to anastomotic leak. Median hospital stay was 9 days (range 7-22). At median follow-up of 25 months (range 14-80), the remaining nine patients are able to have solid diet and have gained weight. The level of esophageal stricture was low ( p = 0.01), and duration of surgery ( p = 0.02) and median hospital stay ( p = 0.04) were significantly less in patients with gastric conduit plus drainage as compared to patients undergone colonic pull-up. Conclusion: Gastric conduit in a subject with distal antro-pyloric stricture can be used safely along with gastrojejunostomy in selected patients of corrosive esophageal stricture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]