Chimeric Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Total Thoracic Esophageal Reconstruction.

Gastric pull-up is generally the first choice for a total thoracic esophageal reconstruction. Malfunction of this gastric conduit is uncommon, but devastating when it occurs: it causes marked comorbidity to the patient, preventing oral intake and worsening quality of life. Secondary salvage thoracic esophageal reconstruction surgery is usually performed with free or pedicled jejunum flaps or colon interposition.

[Diverticulectomy and cricopharyngeal myotomy for the treatment of Zenker's diverticulum. a presentation of 33 cases].

Introduction: The classic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum (ZD) has been cricopharyngeal myotomy (CPM), with the need or not to resect it being argued (diverticulectomy versus diverticulopexy). However, the advance of endoscopic techniques requires new treatment strategies to be established. We analyse the complications and clinical results of our series with cricopharyngeal myotomy and diverticulectomy in patients with ZD.