Table 1.
Characteristics of five patients who underwent endoscopic trans-fistula drainage
| Age (years) | Pathologically differentiated | Surgical mode | TNM | Neoadjuvant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case 1 |
59 |
Poorly |
Ivor–Lewisa |
T2N0M0 |
Yes |
| Case 2 |
63 |
Well |
Ivor–Lewis |
T3N0M0 |
No |
| Case 3 |
64 |
Moderately, poorly |
Ivor–Lewis |
T3N1M0 |
Yes |
| Case 4 |
66 |
Moderately |
McKeownb |
T1N0M0 |
No |
| Case 5 | 57 | Poorly | Ivor–Lewis | T3N2M0 | No |
aIvor–Lewis esophagectomy: combination of a laparotomy and a right thoracotomy with an intrathoracic subtotal esophagogastrostomy.
bMcKeown esophagectomy: total esophagectomy through right thoracotomy, laparotomy and neck incision with a cervical anastomosis.