Case report demonstrates effective use of gastric pull-up and surgical techniques in management of tracheoesophageal fistula, indicating the need for a multidisciplinary team.
Key Points
Successful repair of tracheoesophageal fistula led to patient recovery in cervical esophageal cancer.
Patient underwent complex surgeries, including gastric pull-up, lymphadenectomy, and flap reconstruction.
Management involved a multidisciplinary team, highlighting the importance of collaborative care for advanced esophageal cancer.
Patient remains alive and well at a 27-month follow-up, without recurrence or metastasis.