Complications of total resection of esophageal cancer

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My uncle often can't eat because of his discomfort. There always seems to be something blocking his throat. Later, he always felt sore throat. He went to the hospital for examination and found that she was suffering from esophageal cancer. Fortunately, he had surgery to remove the tumor in time. Many patients with esophageal cancer choose not to treat because of their family conditions. In fact, esophageal cancer does great harm to people There will be other complications of the body. I hope I can share with you my little knowledge.

Complications of total resection of esophageal cancer

First of all, esophageal cancer can cause metastasis and spread. With the continuous invasion of the tumor, the cancer cells may spread to the esophageal wall. Beyond its range, it may continue to invade the adjacent tissues and organs. If the tumor is the same as the aorta, once it ruptures, the patient will die,

Secondly, esophageal cancer may cause bronchial fistula. Because the esophagus is close to the bronchus and trachea, it is easy to connect with each other and form this symptom. If the patient is eating or water, it will lead to a part of water and food into the stomach, and the other part into the lung, leading to severe cough, fever, lung infection, and even lung abscess.

Finally, esophageal cancer can also cause physical pain. In the harm of esophageal cancer complications, even if the disease is not communicated with other organs, it will also invade into adjacent organs and tissues. Because of the special location of the esophagus, once there is a phenomenon of invasion, it will invade the tissue structure in front of the spine, and the patient will have pain symptoms behind the sternum and scapula, which also means that the patient's disease has reached the advanced stage. If the disease is not treated in time, it may endanger the life of patients

matters needing attention

In order to enhance the constitution of patients with esophageal cancer, patients with esophageal cancer pay special attention to their diet. There are many things that can't be touched when eating. The "five Taboos" of esophageal cancer diet are: avoid eating sweet, greasy, spicy, fried and baked food; avoid alcohol; avoid eating strong smelling food, such as stinky tofu, milk cool, etc.; avoid some food rich in 5-hta, such as banana, walnut, eggplant, etc; Avoid lying down immediately after meals to avoid food reflux and nausea.