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Skin flap esophagostomy. A new procedure.
Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|April 1, 1979
Summary
Cervical esophagostomy stoma formation using skin rotation flaps reduces tension and improves outcomes. This technique resulted in less salivary leakage and easier tube insertion compared to standard methods.
Area of Science:
- Surgical innovation in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery.
Background:
- Cervical esophagostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the esophagus.
- Standard esophagostomy techniques can be associated with complications such as tension and salivary leakage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel technique for cervical esophagostomy stoma formation using cervical skin rotation flaps.
- To compare the outcomes of this new technique with standard esophagostomy procedures.
Main Methods:
- A cervical skin rotation flap technique was employed to create a skin-lined tube for cervical esophagostomy.
- The procedure was performed on six patients.
Main Results:
- The cervical skin rotation flap technique allowed for tension-free stoma formation.
- Patients undergoing this procedure experienced reduced salivary leakage and easier tube insertion compared to those with standard esophagostomy.
Conclusions:
- Cervical skin rotation flaps provide a viable and improved method for cervical esophagostomy stoma formation.
- This technique offers advantages in managing salivary leakage and facilitating tube insertion.