Case report demonstrates effective mediastinoscopic esophagectomy in complex esophageal cancer cases, indicating potential for improved surgical outcomes.
INTRODUCTION: Esophageal cancer with a right aortic arch (RAA) is rare and technically demanding because anomalous vascular anatomy and altered recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) courses complicate safe dissection. While thoracoscopic approaches have been reported, this is the first report of mediastinoscopic esophagectomy for thoracic esophageal cancer with an RAA and a Kommerell’s diverticulum (KD).
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