Pharyngeal Reconstruction with Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer

Authors

Mofiyinfolu Sokoya
Arash Bahrami, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Aurora Vincent
Jared Inman
Moustafa Mourad
Raja Sawhney
Yadranko Ducic

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-2019

Abstract

Reconstruction of pharyngoesophageal defects after total laryngectomies and extirpation of hypopharyngeal and upper esophageal carcinomas presents a challenging task. Goals of reconstruction include adequate voice rehabilitation and restoration of normal swallowing. The reconstructive armamentarium contains many options for reconstruction and creation of a new upper digestive tract. This review article focuses on the most commonly used free tissue transfer options for the reconstruction of these defects, with an assessment of their advantages and disadvantages.

Comments

This article was published in Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Volume 33, Issue 1.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1677877.

Copyright © 2019.

Recommended Citation

Sokoya, Mofiyinfolu; Bahrami, Arash; Vincent, Aurora; Inman, Jared; Mourad, Moustafa; Sawhney, Raja; and Ducic, Yadranko, "Pharyngeal Reconstruction with Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer" (2019). Otolaryngology (ENT) Resident Research. 23.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/ent_residents/23