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Information on esophageal reconstruction with the use of substernal colon from the book "Atlas Gastrointestinal Surgery" Volume One, Second edition is presented. It states that placing the colon in the retrosternal position for reconstructing or bypassing the esophagus is seldom used as a surgical option. It mentions that in some cases, patients with esophageal neoplasms are best palliated without conducting an esophagectomy.

Information on the resection of distal esophagus including the esophageal stricture and replacement with a short segment of colon for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux from a chapter of the book "Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery," Volume One, Second Edition, is presented. It describes the patients who require short segment colon interposition. It explains the role of the stricture in the shortening of the esophagus. It outlines the steps involved in the surgical procedure.