Vascularised fasciocutaneous flap for reconstruction of the hypopharynx.
The hypopharyngeal mucosa is a thin, pliable lining, which often needs replacement after tumor excision, stenosis and fistulae. The pectoralis major flap (Ariyan and Krizek, 1977) has brought an element of safety and reliability to one-stage pharyngeal reconstruction. The major disadvantage of these flaps is their bulk (2). The vascularised fasciocutaneous flap (especially the radial forearm flap) is a good alternative to be used in pharyngeal repair.
Delaere
P
P
Microsurgery Research Centre, Universitary Hospital, KU Leuven, België.
Boeckx
W
W
Ostyn
F
F
Tyberghein
J
J
Guelinckx
P
P
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*