INTERCOSTAL PEDICLE FLAP FOR THORACIC OESOPHAGEAL PERFORATIONS

1 February 1997

journal article
case report
Published by Wiley in Anz Journal of Surgery

Vol. 67 (2-3) , 133-135
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1997.tb01919.x

Abstract

Oesophageal perforations are associated with a high mortality and morbidity. Intrathoracic perforations especially are associated with mediastinitis and sepsis. The repair of these perforations may be difficult, particularly when there has been a delay to diagnosis. We report our use of a method to repair or buttress the suture line after repair with a vascularized intercostal muscle flap, having used it successfully in two patients with intrathoracic oesophageal perforations.

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