2015
DOI: 10.5430/css.v2n1p52
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Successful resection of esophageal carcinosarcoma in presence of right aortic arch: a case report

Abstract: We herein report a giant esophageal carcinosarcoma (ECS) occupying the entire intrathoracic esophagus with a coexisting right aortic arch (RAA). The patient was admitted with severe dysphagia and weight loss. Subtotal esophagectomy was performed via left thoraco-cervical approach with cervical esophagogastric anastomosis. The aortopulmonary ligament was ligated and dissected at first for better exposure. Patient recovered uneventfully and there was no evidence of recurrence during the 1 year follow-up period. … Show more

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