Late-onset lethal complication of non-surgically managed massive gastric conduit necrosis after esophagectomy: a case report.

Background: Gastric conduit necrosis (GCN) after esophagectomy is a serious complication that can prove fatal. Herein, we report a rare case of GCN with a severe course that improved with conservative treatment.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 78-year-old male patient who underwent an Ivor Lewis esophagectomy and developed a massive GCN.