McKeown Esophagectomy
McKeown Esophagectomy
Definition
A type of esophagectomy that involves a right thoracotomy, laparotomy, and left neck incision for creation of a cervical anastomosis. It is appropriate in patients with tumors located above the gastro-esophageal junction up to the level of the clavicles and is the preferred approach for locally advanced esophageal carcinomas.
Also known as McKeown Esophagectomy, McKeown Procedure, ME, Tri-incisional Esophagectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0472888 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Esophagus | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |