The Role of One-Year Endoscopic Follow-Up for the Esophageal Remnant and Gastric Conduit after Esophagectomy with Gastric Reconstruction for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

摘要

PurposeAfter esophagectomy and gastric reconstruction for esophageal cancer, patients suffer from various symptoms that can detract from quality of life. Endoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool for evaluating patients after esophagectomy. This observational study was performed to investigate the correlation between symptoms and endoscopic findings one year after esophageal surgery and to assess the clinical usefulness of one-year endoscopic follow-up.