Reconstruction of the pharynx and overlying soft tissue by a partitioned free jejunal flap.
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.
Carlson
G W
GW
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Ga, USA.
Temple
J R
JR
Codner
M A
MA
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*