[Value of the pectoralis major musculocutaneous flap in the repair of the posterior wall of the pharynx and the lateral wall of the hypopharynx].
Two further indications for the use of a musculocutaneous flap from pectoralis major are reported: mucosal reconstruction after posterior pharyngectomy and vertical hemi-laryngopharyngectomy. This method was used in 7 cases, after previous surgery in 6 of these patients. Caution is necessary when interpreting carcinologic results because of the lack of long-term follow up results, but postoperative course was uncomplicated and tube removal and subnormal feeding was possible within 3 to 6 weeks.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007013:Hypopharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
Intérêt du lambeau musculo-cutané du grand pectoral dans la réparation de la paroi postérieure du pharynx et latérale de l'hypopharynx.