Esophageal Perforation due to Anterior Cervical Spine Hardware Placement: Case Series

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Esophageal perforation management algorithm. ACSS = anterior cervical spine surgery. CT = computed tomogram. NPO = nil per os. SCM = sternocleidomastoid. POD = postoperative day. FF = free flap. I+D = incision and drainage of abscess. This algorithm provides a general guideline for flap selection. However, because the donor flap bulk varies between patients, care must be taken to individualize flap choice.