Surgical repair of long-segment cervical esophageal injury with a sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap

Abstract

We present a useful technique for the surgical management of long-segment cervical esophageal tears using a sternocleidomastoid flap with overlying skin patch. The flap is easily accessible, customizable, and offers the ability to repair long segments of cervical and upper thoracic esophageal injuries.