Free forearm flap reconstruction of the posterior tracheal wall invaded by esophageal carcinoma

J Reconstr Microsurg. 1998 Jul;14(5):305-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1000181.

Abstract

A patient with a locally advanced cervical esophageal carcinoma invading the trachea underwent total esophagopharyngolaryngectomy and resection of the posterior wall of the trachea. The esophagus was repaired with a gastric pull-up, and the posterior defect in the trachea was repaired with a free radial forearm flap, obtaining a satisfactory result.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma / pathology
  • Carcinoma / surgery*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy / rehabilitation
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Forearm
  • Humans
  • Laryngectomy / rehabilitation
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Pharyngectomy / rehabilitation
  • Radius
  • Stomach / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Trachea / pathology
  • Trachea / surgery*
  • Tracheostomy / instrumentation