title: Concepts in pharyngoesophageal reconstruction.
abstract: Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction remains a challenge in head and neck surgery. The anatomical defect dictates different reconstruction options possible for closure. This article highlights concepts in pharyngoesophageal reconstruction emphasizing a thought process used when choosing reconstruction options based on the anatomical defect. Both the partial pharyngoesophageal and total circumferential defects are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Haller
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000637:transplantation; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007583:Jejunum / Q000637:transplantation; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*