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The Benefits of the Supercharged Ileocolic Flap in Patients Who Underwent Total Esophagectomy and Gastrectomy.

Filippo MarchiShih Ching KangDavid Chon Fok CheongShao Yu HungSzu Han WangTing Han ChiuYu Ting ChenChung Kan Tsao
Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2020)
 The supercharged ileocolic flap is a robust option for total esophageal replacement when the stomach is not available and the retrosternal route is the safest for transposition. The functional outcomes are excellent, with acceptable morbidity and a good life expectancy, either in cancer and noncancer patients. Supercharging the flap is recommended.
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