title: [Reconstruction of the esophagus and hypopharynx by free jejunum interposition].
abstract: Beside conventional procedures the hypopharyngeal and esophageal reconstruction using a free jejunum-transfer represents an additional method for primary reconstruction of the hypopharynx and esophagus. Out of 48 free jejunum-transfers 16 were used for bridging an hypopharyngeal or esophageal defect, 32 as a patch for reconstruction of the oral cavity. In 7 patients a hypopharynx carcinoma was resected, in 6 cases the cervical esophagus was infiltrated by carcinoma. 3 patients suffered from an esophageal stenosis caused by corrosion after acid ingestion. 11 free grafts healed without any complications. In 2 cases the jejunum was removed because of necrosis. In 3 cases fistulation from the lower anastomosis was observed. Free, microvascular jejunum-transfer using physiological graft material not only seems to be advantageous for tolerance to radiation but is also a one step surgical procedure.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004940:Esophageal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D037981:Neck Dissection; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Die Rekonstruktion des Oesophagus und Hypopharynx durch das freie Jejunum-Interponat.