Tested added TRAM flap after esophagus surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at a surgical reconstructive technique (a “TRAM flap” made from tissue from the abdomen) during surgery for people with esophageal cancer who already had their esophagus removed. It aims to see whether this approach works better or more safely for rebuilding the food passage area.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus
- You can understand and actively participate in your treatment plan
- You have not had a prior gastrectomy (stomach removal)
- You have not had prior abdominal surgery that could change stomach blood supply
- You have not had prior head-and-neck surgery that could change neck blood vessels
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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