Ectham stenosis (from “stenotic” and Latin “extome” - “cutting”) is a surgical intervention that is performed in case of narrow narrowing or constriction of the distal esophagus. This condition can be caused by various reasons: a birth defect, acquired disease, injury, or other factors. In most cases, stenosis is performed to improve the patient's quality of life and prevent the development of complications such as gastric reflux, aspiration of food, or the development of a hernia.
The main indications for stenectomy include: - Reflux disease; - Achalasia of the esophagus; - Barrett's esophagus;
Before prescribing surgery, the doctor assesses the condition and location of the stenosis, its size and the degree of impact on surrounding organs and tissues. After this, a conversation is held with the patient about possible risks, complications of the procedure and options for its implementation. Ectomic stenosis begins with preparation: if the level of technical equipment of the department and the experience of the doctor allows it, a computed tomography scan is first performed. This is followed by anesthesia, the patient receives general painkillers. Upon completion of anesthesia, the next stage of the operation begins. An incision is made in the abdominal cavity along the midline in the projection of the epigastric region (between the ribs, under the right cupos
Stenosis ectomy or stenosis ectomy is a name used for certain purposes in medicine to designate a structure that has been removed from the body in a certain way (also called excision). Other examples of ectomies include the heart, eyes, nervous system, as well as other areas of the body. Human,