Role of the Pectoralis Major Muscle Flap in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Esophageal Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Management of esophageal cancer is complex. Esophagectomy is associated with risk of significant complications. In this case series, we share the experience of our multidisciplinary team of thoracic surgeons and otolaryngologists in managing complications arising in the surgical treatment of esophageal cancer with the assistance of regional tissue transfer in the form of the pectoralis major flap.

Methods

We present a case series highlighting 3 patients who underwent esophagectomy who experienced significant anastomotic or conduit complications which were managed with a pectoralis muscle flap.

Results

Complications included tracheoesophageal fistula, refractory stenosis, and gastric conduit necrosis. Using a pectoralis major muscle flap with both myocutaneo

SUBMITTER: Barter L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11548900 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature