The authors consider that transerse colon is an ideal substitute for replacement of the whole esophagus because it is long enough with good blood supply from the superior branch of left colic artery.

• 横结肠有足够的长度，利用左结肠动脉升支能提供良好血运，横结肠段顺蠕动移植更符合生理要求而易游离。行食管、结肠套入式吻合可减少吻合口瘘发生。