Bircher Esophagoplasty

Bircher esophagoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at eliminating laryngeal stenosis (a narrow space at the junction of the trachea and throat), which can lead to difficulty breathing, frequent coughing and other complications.

Bircher esophagoplasty, or expansion of the laryngeal esophagus, is a method that allows you to restore the respiratory function of the body in severe forms of asthma, hiatal hernia, progressive form of gastroesophageal reflux, laryngeal carcinoma, and narrowing of the esophagus.

The operation consists of opening the abdominal wall, dissecting the diaphragm and superior vena cava, isolating the sternum, moving it anteriorly, and also changing the shape of the esophagus segment in the place where the laryngeal stenosis is located. The stomach and esophagus are then positioned so that the wound in the anterior abdominal wall and body cavity can be sutured without causing severe damage to surrounding tissue.