Li K, Dabb R W
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey 17033, USA.
J Reconstr Microsurg. 1995 Jul;11(4):251-3. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1006540.
Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction utilizing free jejunal transfer is well established. Extensive resection or debridement for extensive tumor, infection, or radiation may necessitate additional soft-tissue coverage. The authors report a successful reconstruction using a split, free, jejunal transfer to provide simultaneous pharyngoesophageal and soft-tissue coverage.