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Recipient Vessels: Esophagus Reconstruction

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Defects involving the esophagus can pose a complex challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. Appropriate choice of recipient vessel lays the foundation for these operations. These cases often involve a “vessel-depleted” or “frozen” neck secondary to resection and treatment of malignancy, making knowledge of the various recipient vessel options vital. This chapter describes the recipient vessels available in esophagus reconstruction, and the pertinent anatomy, benefits, and downsides associated with each vessel option.

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    Jennifer E. Fligor & Gregory R. D. Evans

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Fligor, J.E., Evans, G.R.D. (2021). Recipient Vessels: Esophagus Reconstruction. In: Gurunian, R., Djohan, R. (eds) Recipient Vessels in Reconstructive Microsurgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75389-4_9

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