Analyzing 34 cases with right aortic arch (RAA) or double aortic arch (DAA) and esophageal cancer, the study found that esophagectomy, whether via thoracotomy or thoracoscopic surgery, can be safely performed for both conditions. Patients, predominantly Japanese males with squamous cell carcinoma, commonly underwent left thoracotomy for RAA and showed similar left and right approaches for DAA. An auxiliary incision or the left door open method is crucial for dissecting superior mediastinal lymph nodes, ensuring a safe postoperative course for most patients.
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