title: Sternocleidomastoid myoplasty for the repair of chronic cervical esophageal fistulae.
abstract: A sternocleidomastoid muscle flap has been utilized in the repair of chronic cervical esophageal fistulae in two patients. A two layer closure is effected by mobilizing the anterior fascia off of the muscle and thus allowing for a belt and suspenders closure. Technical details are included as well as two case reports.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D011292:Premedication; D013524:Surgical Flaps