Reconstruction of cervical esophagus, hypopharynx and oral cavity using free jejunal transfer.
Experience with 22 cases of reconstruction of the cervical esophagus, hypopharynx and oral cavity using free jejunal transfer is presented. The method requires an experienced team with high technical competence, but the benefits related to rapid single-stage completion and low morbidity certainly justify its use.
D000368:Aged; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004944:Esophagoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000637:transplantation; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous