ISSN:
1436-3305
Keywords:
Key words: suture line recurrence, linear stapler, jejunal pouch, gastric cancer
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract: We report a case of suture line recurrence in a jejunal pouch, diagnosed 4 months after total gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer. The jejunal pouch was made with a linear stapler, without intraluminal irrigation being carried out before anastomosis, and was replaced in an interposition fashion. We propose that the recurrence was caused by the implantation of exfoliated cancer cells in either the intraluminal mucus or on a contaminated stapling device.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s101200050046
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