Forty-seven patients underwent pharyngoesophageal reconstruction using a free jejunal interposition graft (FJIG) at Duke University Medical Center from 1978 through 1987. There were 30 men and 17 women with ages ranging from 38 to 87 years old (mean age, 64 years). Twenty-one patients (group A) had
The role of the free jejunal graft in reconstruction of the pharynx and cervical esophagus
โ Scribed by Gluckman, Jack L. ;McDonough, John ;Donegan, J. Oliver
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 1982
- Weight
- 940 KB
- Volume
- 4
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0148-6403
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โฆ Synopsis
Abstract
Reconstruction of the pharynx and cervical esophagus presents a formidable problem for the head and neck surgeon. The use of a free jejunal graft offers a reliable and effective means of performing this reconstruction. Experience with 17 cases forms the basis of this report, which emphasizes technique and complications.
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