Novel method of closing a tracheo-oesophageal fistula using a de-epithelialized deltopectoral flap.
The authors describe a novel use of a de-epithelialized deltopectoral flap for the closure of tracheo-oesophageal fistulae, which have been resistant to other methods of closure.
McMurtrie
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Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UK. ajmac@tesco.net
Georgeu
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Kok
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Carlin
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Davison
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D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*