Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents J Reconstr Microsurg 1998; 14(5): 305-308DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1000181 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. Free Forearm Flap Reconstruction of the Posterior Tracheal Wall Invaded by Esophageal Carcinoma Takashi Nakatsuka, Hoichi Kato, Satoshi Ebihara, Shunji Mizobuchi, Kouichi Hirano, Kiyonori Harii Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, and Departments of Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT A patient with a locally advanced cervical esophageal carcinoma invading the trachea underwent total esophagopharyngolaryngectomy and resection of the posterior wall of the trachea. The esophagus was repaired with a gastric pull-up, and the posterior defect in the trachea was repaired with a free radial forearm flap, obtaining a satisfactory result. Full Text
