Experimental use of free gastric flaps for the repair of pharyngoesophageal defects

The repair of large pharyngoesophageal defects was accomplished experimentally in 16 dogs with revascularized free flaps from the greater curvature of the stomach. These flaps were based on the gastroepiploic vessels, and they were anastomosed to the carotid artery and external jugular vein in the n...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 64; no. 3; p. 336
Main Authors Papachristou, D N, Trichilis, E, Fortner, J G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1979
Subjects
Animals
Dogs
Esophagus - surgery
Methods
Pharynx - surgery
Pyloric Antrum - transplantation
Transplantation, Autologous
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Summary:The repair of large pharyngoesophageal defects was accomplished experimentally in 16 dogs with revascularized free flaps from the greater curvature of the stomach. These flaps were based on the gastroepiploic vessels, and they were anastomosed to the carotid artery and external jugular vein in the neck. The procedure had a low mortality and did not lead to peptic ulceration or hyperchlorhydria in these animals.
ISSN:0032-1052
DOI:10.1097/00006534-197909000-00009