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J Reconstr Microsurg 2002; 18(4): 261-262
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-30180
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Salvage of Total Esophageal Reconstruction with Microvascular Free Left Colon Flap

Chris D. Tzarnas, William S. Wittenborn, Joseph D. Whitlark, William H. Ayers
  • Department of Surgery, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
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Publication Date:
17 May 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Esophageal reconstruction has been achieved with a variety of innovative surgical techniques, including colonic interposition, gastric pull-up, pedicled, and free jejunal grafts. The authors describe an unusual case of complete thoracic esophageal reconstruction, necessitating an entirely free microvascular colon interposition as a salvage procedure to reconstitute the alimentary tract from the neck to the abdomen. To their knowledge, this specific method of reconstruction of the esophagus has not been previously reported.

KEYWORDS

Thoracic esophageal reconstruction - free microvascular colon interposition

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