Reconstruction of the defect of the oropharynx using free jejunum.
Reconstruction of oropharyngeal defect using free jejunum was carried out in two patients with selected situation. One patient had problem of donor site, which was developed breast. Another patient had problem of recipient site, which required the flap with thin subcutaneous tissue. Reconstruction with free jejunal transfer was successful in both cases. The major advantage of the free jejunal transfer for oropharyngeal defects was discussed in comparison with cutaneous flaps. In conclusion this safety procedure is recommended for reconstruction of oropharyngeal defect.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009959:Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps