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Radial Forearm Flap for Esophageal Perforation After Anterior Cervical Hardware Removal: Surgical Technique and Case Report.

Davin C GongOmkar S AnaspureAnthony N BaumannDavid FornerRakesh D PatelKatrina J JiangSteven Bennett ChinnIlyas S Aleem
Published in: JBJS case connector (2024)
Persistent esophageal perforation is exceedingly rare and difficult to treat. This report discusses the surgical technique for RFFF, an excellent option for revising failed sternocleidomastoid rotational flaps. The decision between rotational repair and free flap reconstruction depends on factors such as defect size, vascularization, wound condition, and donor site morbidity.
Keyphrases
  • case report
  • breast reconstruction
  • soft tissue
  • decision making
  • wound healing