Reconstruction of the entire esophagus with "chain flaps" in a patient with severe corrosive injury

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989 Dec;84(6):980-4. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198912000-00020.

Abstract

A method of reconstructing the entire esophagus by a chain of free forearm flaps connecting pharynx to jejunum is presented. This was indicated because all other means of reconstruction were not possible. It solved a difficult problem with good result, and the patient was satisfied.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burns, Chemical / pathology
  • Esophagoplasty / methods*
  • Esophagus / injuries
  • Esophagus / pathology
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Male
  • Pharynx / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps / methods*