The longus colli muscle flap for reconstruction of the lateral pharyngeal wall

Collins, Sharon L.

doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-0347(199707)19:4<297::aid-hed8>3.0.co;2-w

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“…Patients usually present with advanced disease. Therefore, if surgery is the primary treatment, the majority of patients will receive adjuvant radiotherapy 6–8. Regardless of the treatment strategy, the likelihood of cure has been low, compared with squamous cell carcinomas arising elsewhere in the head and neck 9–15…”

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Definitive radiotherapy alone or combined with a planned neck dissection for squamous cell carcinoma of the pharyngeal wall

Hull

Morris

Tannehill

et al. 2003

Cancer

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BACKGROUND. In the current study,the authors analyzed the results of definitive radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the pharyngeal wall. METHODS. Between 1964 and 2000, 148 patients were treated with definitive radiotherapy. All patients had a 2-year minimum follow-up. RESULTS. The following 5-year rates of local and ultimate local control were obtained: T1 disease, 93% and 93%; T2 disease, 82% and 87%; T3 disease, 59% and 61%; and T4 disease, 50% and 50%, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that twice-daily fractionation (P ϭ 0.0009), American Joint Committee on Cancer Stage I-II disease (P ϭ 0.0051), and oropharyngeal primary site (P ϭ 0.0193) were associated with improved locoregional control. The following 5-year absolute and cause-specific survival rates were obtained: Stage I, 56% and 89%; Stage II, 52% and 88%; Stage III, 24% and 44%; Stage IV, 22% and 34%; and overall, 30% and 49%, respectively. Eight patients (5%) died of complications.. CONCLUSIONS. Locoregional control and survival were found to be related to site, extent of disease, and fractionation schedule. Although outcomes have improved in recent years, the morbidity of treatment was significant in the current study and a substantial proportion of patients died secondary to the malignancy. Cancer

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Definitive radiotherapy alone or combined with a planned neck dissection for squamous cell carcinoma of the pharyngeal wall

Hull

Morris

Tannehill

et al. 2003

Cancer

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“…Rees et al used seven pectoralis flaps when closing chronic esophageal fistulas after tumor resections in cancer patients [ 8 ]. The longus colli muscle can also be used for closure of defects in the lateral pharyngeal wall or pyriform but it introduces the risk of injury to the cervical sympathetic trunk [ 9 ]. Moreover, Reid et al claimed that the omental free flap provides more successful outcomes than the pedicle flap for the closure of esophageal fistula after spinal surgery [ 10 ] this flap presents greater risks of microvascular thrombosis and loss of the flap.…”

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Successfull management of a cervical oesophageal injury after an anterior cervical approach: a case report

Boulahroud¹,

Choho²,

Ajja³

2017

Pan Afr Med J

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The anterior surgical approach for spinal repair, with or without the insertion of stabilizing hardware, is an established procedure in the management of anterior cervical spine (ACS) pathology. Esophageal injury during this approach is a rare complication that can be life threatening. No treatment protocol has yet been standardized. In addition to conservative measures, several surgical approaches have been presented, ranging from primary repair to reconstruction with local, regional, or distant flaps. The SCM muscle flap, used as reinforcement of a primary suture or as a patch to the lesion is in our opinion an effective treatment for persisting or recurring esophageal fistulae after anterior cervical spine surgery.

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“…The choice of soft tissue reinforcement includes an omental free flap, a pectoralis muscle, a longus coli muscle, or an SCM muscle flap. 6,[17][18][19] Proper flap selection is important to avoid flap strain and to provide sufficient coverage of the perforation. Primary closure with an SCM muscle flap is considered the standard surgical treatment for esophageal perforation, because the SCM is close to the cervical esophagus, is easy mobilized, and is sufficient to cover most esophageal defects.…”

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“…Furthermore, Collins reported good results for a longus colli muscle reconstructive flap in 16 patients with defects of the lateral pharyngeal wall or pyriform. 18 This flap is easily transferred from its anatomical location and preserves SCM muscle function, but it introduces the risk of injury to the cervical sympathetic trunk. 18 Moreover, although Reid et al claimed that the omental free flap provides more successful outcomes than the pedicle flap for the closure of esophageal fistula after spinal surgery, 20 this flap presents greater risks of microvascular thrombosis and total flap loss.…”

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Successful repair of esophageal perforation after anterior cervical fusion for cervical spine fracture

Ahn

Lee

Kim

et al. 2011

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience

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The longus colli muscle flap for reconstruction of the lateral pharyngeal wall

Cited by 16 publications

References 13 publications

Definitive radiotherapy alone or combined with a planned neck dissection for squamous cell carcinoma of the pharyngeal wall

Definitive radiotherapy alone or combined with a planned neck dissection for squamous cell carcinoma of the pharyngeal wall

Successfull management of a cervical oesophageal injury after an anterior cervical approach: a case report

Successful repair of esophageal perforation after anterior cervical fusion for cervical spine fracture

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