One-Stage Repair of a Cervical Esophagostome with Two Myocutaneous Flaps from the Neck and Shoulder

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Abstract
A large esophagostome in a heavily radiated neck was reconstructed in one stage, using a sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap for lining and a trapezius myocutaneous flap for covering. The patient began eating on the seventh day and was discharged on the tenth day following the repair. Barium swallow studies demonstrated a widely patent esophagus, and the patient now has good esophageal speech.