Esophageal Replacement With a Decellularized Human Esophagus Graft

The Decellularized Human Esophagus (DHE) will be surgically implanted under general anesthesia via right or left thoracotomy or cervicotomy, depending on the location of the stenosis, to replace the esophageal defect created by resection of the stenosis. An omentoplasty is performed laparoscopically beforehand to provide secondary coverage of the graft area. A temporary esophageal stent is placed endoscopically to cover the DHE and the two anastomoses for a period of 3 months, to prevent the development of an anastomotic fistula and stenosis of the graft area.