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Aust N Z J Surg
; 67(2-3): 133-5, 1997.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9068557
ABSTRACT
Oesophageal perforations are associated with a high mortality and morbidity. Intrathoracic perforations especially are associated with mediastinitis and sepsis. The repair of these perforations may be difficult, particularly when there has been a delay to diagnosis. We report our use of a method to repair or buttress the suture line after repair with a vascularized intercostal muscle flap, having used it successfully in two patients with intrathoracic oesophageal perforations.