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As a result, a less aggressive trans-cervical approach is now adopted in the surgical

                        management of isolated PE tumours:



                                                                           Pharyngo-laryngo-cervico-
                              Manubrial resection                                                                                       Free jejunal flap

                                         (MR)                                      esophagectomy                                     reconstruction (FJ)
                                                                                         (PLCE)































                       The manubrium bone is                               Tumour can be removed                               Resultant PE defect can be

                       removed for exposure of PE                          under direct vision with                            reconstructed with a segment

                       tumour in the lower neck                            adequate resection margins.                         of jejunum.

                       and superior mediastinum.
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