Prefabrication of jejunum for challenging reconstruction of cervical esophagus.

Chang, S Y; Chen, H C; Tang, Y B; Tan, B K; Wei, F C · Plast Reconstr Surg · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A significant benefit exists for a jejunal replacement of the cervical esophagus, if indicated. The absence of available recipient vessels may impede free tissue transfer. If vascular induction between a vascular carrier and the selected jejunal segment is done as a kind of flap prefabrication, the jejunal interposition flap can be used without the need for complex microsurgery.

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