Gastric pull-up operation for replacement of the cervical portion of the esophagus.

The gastric pull-up operation is a useful, effective method for immediate restoration of alimentary continuity after resection of the larynx, pharynx and esophagus for carcinoma of the hypopharynx or cervical portion of the esophagus or both. It is suitable only for those patients whose general condition is sufficiently satisfactory to tolerate the one stage combined abdominal cervical operation. When successfully used, the results are striking in comparison with those usually obtained from other methods of esophageal reconstruction.