Fasciocutaneous flap in esophageal stricture with ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.03.114.
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Abstract
Abdominal surgery in a patient with ventriculoperitoneal shunt may increase the risk of shunt malfunction and infection. We present a successful case of resection and reconstruction of the cervical esophagus by rolled lateral thoracic artery fasciocutaneous flap in a patient with corrosive esophageal stricture and preexisting ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Follow-up esophagogastroscopy after 3 months revealed wide patent graft. Rolled fasciocutaneous flap may be a safe alternative treatment without risk of shunt-associated complications in a patient with ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
Medical subject headings
- Burns, Chemical
- Caustics
- Esophageal Stenosis
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Surgical Flaps
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt