title: Vascularised fasciocutaneous flap for reconstruction of the hypopharynx.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Microsurgery Research Centre, Universitary Hospital, KU Leuven, België.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Delaere
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Boeckx
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ostyn
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tyberghein
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Guelinckx
mesh_terms: 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*