Microvascular free jejunum transfer.
A series of 37 microvascular free jejunal transfers for reconstruction of the pharyngolaryngeal region using a conduit or oropharynx using a patch of jejunum is reported. The technique results in a high success rate with only two failures in the series. Post-operative recovery is rapid with low morbidity and many patients are able to go home after seven to ten days. Radiotherapy, either pre-operatively affecting the recipient vessels or post-operatively affecting the transferred jejunal segment, has not been found to affect adversely the outcome of the reconstructive procedure.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000098:blood supply; D011184:Postoperative Period