Reconstruction of Cervical Esophagus of Previously Irradiated Cases

Abstract

Experiences of twenty-two cases on reconstruction of cervical esophagus after pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy were reported. Most of these cases had received radiotherapy by telecobalt or supervoltage X-ray preoperatively.
Tubed pedicle flaps were useful and assure even for heavily irradiated cases. The disadvantageous influence of irradiation for reconstruction was found not serious in the case of supervoltage X-ray, because of its skin sparing effect.