Influence of Esophageal Washout on Local Carcinoma Recurrence After Curative Resection

A standard nasogastric tube will be inserted into all patients after induction of general anesthesia. After surgical dissection, the esophagus / stomach will be cut at the desired level leaving the tip of the nasogastric tube proximal to the esophageal carcinoma. Then, 50ml of a 11% povidone-iodine solution (Betaisodona®, Mundipharma) will be introduced into the esophagus via the nasogastric tube and evacuated with a suction device (washout). The nasogastric tube will then be removed for completion of esophageal resection and beginning of reconstruction.