title: Reconstruction of the pharynx and overlying soft tissue by a partitioned free jejunal flap.
abstract: The partitioned free jejunal flap has proven useful in cases where soft-tissue coverage is required after pharyngeal reconstruction. It provides durable coverage and eliminates a second flap procedure.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga, USA.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Temple
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Codner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*