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Use of Nonrevascularized Jejunum and Irradiated Horse Vein

Maj John C. Stoner, MC; Gary K. Thomas, MD; Dominic C. Albo, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1972;95(2):141-145.

Abstract
Mongrel dogs were randomly divided into 2 groups. In the first group, cervical esophageal reconstruction was accomplished utilizing nonrevascularized jejunal autograft. In the second group, irradiated horse vein was used as a heterograft. In both groups, the grafts became necrotic and acted as a stroma for the ingrowth of a dense vascular scar, which became lined by a stratified squamous mucosa. Strictures were the only uniform complication. They were soft and easy to dilate. Long-term survivors did well on a soft diet and infrequent dilations.

Author Affiliations
USAF; Salt Lake City

From the Division of Otolaryngology, Department of Surgery, University of Utah College of Medicine, Salt Lake City. Dr. Stoner is currently at USAF Hospital, Elmendorf, Alaska.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 2, 1971.

Read before the Committee on Research, American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Las Vegas, Nev, Oct 3, 1970.

The contents of this paper reflect the views of the authors and are not a statement of Air Force policy.

Reprint requests to Department of Otolaryngology, University of Utah College of Medicine, 50 N Medical Drive, Salt Lake City 84112 (Dr. Thomas).

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