Esophageal Cancer

Research

During the past 10 years thoracic surgeons at Mayo Clinic have contributed to and written the following peer reviewed articles related to problems of the esophagus. Specialists at Mayo Clinic are dedicated to the ongoing research necessary to improve treatment and understanding of esophageal cancer.

Publications

Pera M, Trastek VF, Carpenter HA, Allen MS, Deschamps C, Pairolero PC. Barrett's esophagus with high-grade dysplasia: an indication for esophagectomy? Ann Thorac Surg 1992 Aug; 54(2):199-204. [Abstract]

Allen MS, Trastek VF, Deschamps C, Pairolero PC. Intrathoracic stomach. Presentation and results of operation. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 1993 Feb; 105(2):253-8; discussion 258-9. [Abstract]

Benacci JC, Deschamps C, Trastek VF, Allen MS, Daly RC, Pairolero PC. Epiphrenic diverticulum: results of surgical treatment. Ann Thorac Surg 1993 May; 55(5):1109-13; discussion 1114. [Abstract]

Pera M, Trastek VF, Pairolero PC, Cardesa A, Allen MS, Deschamps C. Barrett's disease: pathophysiology of metaplasia and adenocarcinoma. Ann Thorac Surg 1993 Nov; 56(5):1191-7. [Abstract]

Vigneswaran WT, Trastek VF, Pairolero PC, Deschamps C, Daly RC, Allen MS. Transhiatal esophagectomy for carcinoma of the esophagus. Ann Thorac Surg 1993 Oct; 56(4):838-44; discussion 844-6. [Abstract]

Vigneswaran WT, Trastek VF, Pairolero PC, Deschamps C, Daly RC, Allen MS. Extended esophagectomy in the management of carcinoma of the upper thoracic esophagus. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 1994 Mar; 107(3):901-6; discussion 906-7. [Abstract]

Cerfolio RJ, Allen MS, Deschamps C, Trastek VF, Pairolero PC. Esophageal replacement by colon interposition. Ann Thorac Surg 1995 Jun; 59(6):1382-4. [Abstract]

Deschamps C. Use of colon and jejunum as possible esophageal replacements. Chest Surg Clin N Am 1995 Aug; 5(3):555-69. [Abstract]

Miller DL, Allen MS, Trastek VF, Deschamps C, Pairolero PC. Esophageal resection for recurrent achalasia. Ann Thorac Surg 1995 Oct; 60(4):922-5; discussion 925-6. [Abstract]

Pera M, Deschamps C, Taillefer R, Duranceau A. Uncut Collis-Nissen gastroplasty: early functional results. Ann Thorac Surg Oct 1995;60(4):915-21. [Abstract]

McDonald ML, Trastek VF, Allen MS, Deschamps C, Pairolero PC. Barrett's esophagus: does an antireflux procedure reduce the need for endoscopic surveillance? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1996 Jun; 111(6):1135-1139. [Abstract]

Trastek VF, Allen MS, Deschamps C, Pairolero PC, Thompson A. Diaphragmatic hernia and associated anemia: response to surgical treatment. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 1996 Nov; 112(5):1340-4; discussion 1344-5. [Abstract]

Deschamps C, Trastek VF, Allen MS, Pairolero PC, Johnson JO, Larson DR. Long-term results after reoperation for failed antireflux procedures. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 1997 Mar; 113(3):545-50; discussion 550-1. [Abstract]

McLarty AJ, Deschamps C, Trastek VF, Allen MS, Pairolero PC, Harmsen WS. Esophageal resection for cancer of the esophagus: long-term function and quality of life. Ann Thorac Surg 1997 Jun; 63(6):1568-72. [Abstract]

Crescenzo DG, Trastek VF, Allen MS, Deschamps C, Pairolero PC. Zenker's diverticulum in the elderly: is operation justified? Ann Thorac Surg 1998 Aug; 66(2):347-50. [Abstract]

Deschamps C, Allen MS, Trastek VF, Johnson JO, Pairolero PC. Early experience and learning curve associated with laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 1998 Feb; 115(2):281-4; discussion 284-5. [Abstract]

Rocco G, Trastek VF, Deschamps C, Allen MS, Miller DL, Pairolero PC. Leiomyosarcoma of the esophagus: results of surgical treatment. Ann Thorac Surg 1998 Sep; 66(3):894-6; discussion 897. [Abstract]

Trastek VF, Deschamps C, Allen MS, Miller DL, Pairolero PC, Thompson AM. Uncut Collis-Nissen fundoplication: learning curve and long-term results. Ann Thorac Surg 1998 Nov; 66(5):1739-44. [Abstract]

Rocco G, Deschamps C, Martel E, Duranceau A, Trastek VF, Allen MS, Miller DL, Pairolero PC. Results of reoperation on the upper esophageal sphincter. Journal of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery 1999 Jan; 117(1):28-30; discussion 30-1. [Abstract]

Deschamps C. History of esophageal surgery for benign disease. Chest Surg Clin N Am 2000; 10(1):135-144. [Abstract]

Young MM, Deschamps C, Allen MS, Miller DL, Trastek VF, Schleck CD, Pairolero PC. Esophageal reconstruction for benign disease: self-assessment of functional outcome and quality of life. Ann Thorac Surg 2000 Dec; 70(6):1799-802. [Abstract]

Young MM, Deschamps C, Trastek VF, Allen MS, Miller DL, Schleck CD, Pairolero PC. Esophageal reconstruction for benign disease: early morbidity, mortality, and functional results. Ann Thorac Surg 2000 Nov; 70(5):1651-5. [Abstract]

Billing PS, Miller DL, Allen MS, Deschamps C, Trastek VF, Pairolero PC. Surgical treatment of primary lung cancer with synchronous brain metastases. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2001 Sep; 122(3):548-553. [Abstract]

Dahlberg PS, Deschamps C, Miller DL, Allen MS, Nichols FC, Pairolero PC. Laparoscopic repair of large paraesophageal hiatal hernia. Ann Thorac Surg 2001 Oct; 72(4):1125-1129. [Abstract]

Tirnaksiz MB, Deschamps C. Laparoscopic repair for simple ulcerative esophagitis: Current Results. Chest Surg Clin N Am 2001; 11(3):547-53. [Abstract]

Vazquez-Sequeiros E, Norton ID, Clain JE, Wang KK, Affi A, Allen M, Deschamps C, Miller D, Salomao D, Wiersema MJ. Impact of EUS-guided fine-needle aspiration on lymph node staging in patients with esophageal carcinoma. Gastrointest Endosc 2001 Jun; 53(7):751-7. [Abstract]

Visbal AL, Allen MS, Miller DL, Deschamps C, Trastek VF, Pairolero PC. Ivor Lewis esophagogastrectomy for esophageal cancer. Ann Thorac Surg 2001 Jun; 71(6):1803-8. [Abstract]

Greason KL, Miller DL, Deschamps C, Allen MS, Nichols FC, Trastek VF, Pairolero PC. Effects of antireflux procedures on respiratory symptoms. Ann Thorac Surg 2002 Feb; 73(2):381-5. [Abstract]

Headrick JR, Nichols FC, Miller DL, Allen MS, Trastek VF, Deschamps C, Schleck CD, Thompson AM, Pairolero PC. High-grade esophageal dysplasia: long-term survival and quality of life after esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg. 2002 Jun;73(6):1697-702; discussion 1702-3. [Abstract]