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ArticleWorld journal of clinical oncology2025

Successful cure of a patient with tracheoesophageal fistula in cervical esophageal cancer: A case report and review of literature.

Haider Zuhair Waheed, Can-Qiang Huang, Yang-Yang Bao, Zhe Chen, Heng-Chao Chen, Zai-Zai Cao, Jiang-Tao Zhong, Peng Ye, Shui-Qiao Fu, Shui-Hong Zhou

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Haider Zuhair WaheedDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Can-Qiang HuangDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Yang-Yang BaoDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Zhe ChenDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Heng-Chao ChenDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Zai-Zai CaoDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Jiang-Tao ZhongDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Peng YeDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Shui-Qiao FuDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China.
Shui-Hong ZhouDepartment of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310003, Zhejiang Province, China. 1190051@zju.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundTracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a life-threatening complication of advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Cervical ESCC is rare and frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage. Managing cervical esophageal cancer (CEC) is challenging, requiring intervention by a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and innovative surgical management. CASE SUMMARY: Here, we present a 59-year-old male patient with a 5-month history of CEC and difficulty eating for over 20 days, who developed TEF secondary to recurrent ESCC after chemoradiotherapy. He underwent total pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy, left thyroidectomy, and lymphadenectomy. Gastric pull-up was performed to restore gastrointestinal continuity, and a 7 cm × 5 cm supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) was used to reconstruct the lower tracheal defect. Despite severe postoperative complications, he recovered by successful management by a MDT. A 7 cm × 6 cm pectoralis major myocutaneous flap was successfully used to repair the necrotic gastric conduit defect. The patient recovered, regaining the ability to eat and breathe effectively. At the 27-month follow-up, he was alive without recurrence or metastasis.

conclusionThis study highlights the efficacy of gastric pull-up and SCAIF reconstruction in managing TEF secondary to recurrent ESCC.

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Case reportCervical esophageal cancerGastric pull-upHead and neckMultidisciplinary teamSevere complicationsSupraclavicular artery island flapTracheoesophageal fistula

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