Adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction with postoperative survival with surgery of 26 years

Abstract

A case is presented with the aim of presenting the actual survival of a 58 year old who comes first to our Department of Surgery to present difficulty at the time of swallowing. Some months later presents drooling over all night. Radiological study is done in esophagus, stomach and duodenum, observing, filling defect in the distal esophagus. It was made esophagogastrectomy with esophagogastroplasty, omentectomiapiloroplastia and additional splenectomy. After 26 years of surgery and after chemotherapy, the patient has performed regular, radiological and endoscopic check up and so far there is no sign of tumor. So uncommon in prolonged survival. It is decided to present this case as well as the most relevant and current issues regarding this condition.