Development of synchronous bilateral lung cancers after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: report of a case

Surg Today. 1998;28(10):1042-5. doi: 10.1007/BF02483958.

Abstract

It is well known that squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus can be associated with carcinoma of other organs. We report herein the rare case of a 60-year-old man who developed synchronous bilateral lung cancers after undergoing esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. Staged bilateral lobectomy was successfully performed to minimize respiratory complications 3 years after his esophagectomy. This case report serves to demonstrate that aggressive and careful surgical approach with adequate followup offers the chance of long-term survival for patients with multiple primary cancers.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma* / diagnosis
  • Adenocarcinoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenocarcinoma* / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary* / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary* / surgery
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed