A two-stage reconstruction for aortoesophageal fistula after replacement of thoracic aorta for Stanford Type B dissecting aortic aneurysm: esophagectomy and a double-tract reconstruction using the pedicled jejunum: a case report and literature review

An aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare, potentially fatal condition, and esophagectomy is usually performed simultaneously with aortic surgery. However, esophageal reconstruction method has not been established. This case report describes a two-stage operation for AEF after replacement of thoracic aorta for Stanford Type B dissecting aortic aneurysm. A 61-year-old man who had underwent total arch replacement with frozen elephant trunk for...