Surgical repair of long-segment cervical esophageal injury with a sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap.
We present a useful technique for the surgical management of long-segment cervical esophageal tears using a sternocleidomastoid flap with overlying skin patch. The flap is easily accessible, customizable, and offers the ability to repair long segments of cervical and upper thoracic esophageal injuries.
Department of Surgery, Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, Connecticut 06706, USA. juan.sanchez@stmh.org
Juan A
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Sanchez
Lucian
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Panait
D004947:Esophagus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps