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[Reconstruction of the esophagus with plastic surgery techniques].

Authors :
Pavlovics G
Cseke L
Papp A
Horváth OP
Source :
Magyar sebeszet [Magy Seb] 2012 Oct; Vol. 65 (5), pp. 348-54.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Introduction: Various plastic surgery techniques were applied for oesophageal reconstruction in complicated cases. Myocutaneous flaps that are suitable to cover soft tissue defects of the neck may also be transferred and used for partial defects of the cervical oesophagus or securing a vulnerable suture line. Application of microsurgical techniques may also be useful in certain situations.<br />Patients and Methods: Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap was used in 5 cases in our department between 1998 and 2012. Microsurgical techniques were used in 38 cases of esophageal reconstruction, which were 34 free jejunal grafts and 4 supercharged colon grafts.<br />Results: 23 patients underwent primary reconstruction after pharyngolaryngectomy, while 15 patients had secondary reconstruction after failed previous operations or recurrence. When more experienced was gained free jejunal grafts were used for the cervical as well as thoracic oesophagus. Three grafts were lost, two of them were due to anastomotic thrombosis and one was due to severe MRSA wound infection.<br />Conclusion: Complicated cases of oesophagus reconstructions may be successfully treated by the cooperation of oesophagus and plastic surgeons, which may result in an acceptable complication rate.

Details

Language :
Hungarian
ISSN :
0025-0295
Volume :
65
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Magyar sebeszet
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23086819
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1556/MaSeb.65.2012.5.3