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Local random flaps for cervical circumferential defect or tracheoesophageal fistula reconstruction after failed
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China.
Background:
Total pharyngo-laryngo-esophagectomy with a reconstruction of gastric pull-up is the most common treatment method for patients with multiple primary upper digestive tract carcinomas, such as hypopharyngeal carcinoma with thoracic esophageal carcinoma. However, neck circumferential defect and tracheoesophageal fistula after gastric necrosis are still challenging problems for surgeons and patients.
Case Summary:
This case report presents 2 patients who underwent reconstructive surgeries using 4 local random flaps with a split thickness skin graft in the first case, and 6 local random flaps in the second case to close the circumferential defect and tracheoesophageal fistula after failed gastric pull-up. Both patients achieved good swallowing function and could take solid diet without dysphagia postoperatively.
Conclusion:
For selected patients, local random flaps (with a split thickness skin graft) can be a simple and reliable solution for reconstructing tracheoesophageal fistula or cervical circumferential defect after gastric necrosis, especially when the necrosis extends below the thoracic inlet.
