The double fold free radial forearm flap for skin large fistule closure after pharyngoesophageal operation.
Reported herein is a case who underwent a one-stage closure of pharyngostome utilizing a double fold free radial forearm flap (FRF) was performed. By use of a thin and large FRF, this operative method permits the closure of a large fistula and thus satisfies cosmetic requirements.
Yamada
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Department of Surgery, Ishikawa Prefectural Central Hospital, Kanazawa, Japan.
Endo
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Yamamoto
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D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016154:Digestive System Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016629:Esophagectomy; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010610:Pharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D010611:Pharyngectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps