| Radial forearm free flap pharyngoesophageal reconstruction. | |
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PMID: 11359159 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: This study evaluates the outcome of pharyngoesophageal reconstruction using radial forearm free flaps with regard to primary wound healing, speech, and swallowing in patients requiring laryngopharyngectomy. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review in the setting of a tertiary, referral, and academic center. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty patients underwent reconstruction of the pharyngoesophageal segment using fasciocutaneous radial forearm free flaps. RESULTS: All free flap transfers were successful. An oral diet was resumed in 85% of the patients after surgery. Postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistulas occurred in 4 patients (20%) with 3 resolving spontaneously. Distal strictures also occurred in 20% of the patients. Five patients who underwent tracheoesophageal puncture achieved useful speech. CONCLUSIONS: Advantages of radial forearm free flaps for microvascular pharyngoesophageal function include high flap reliability, limited donor site morbidity, larger vascular pedicle caliber, and the ability to achieve good quality tracheoesophageal speech. The swallowing outcome is similar to that achieved after jejunal flap pharyngoesophageal reconstruction. The main disadvantage of this technique relates to a moderately high incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistulas, which contributes to delayed oral intake in affected patients. |
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Authors:
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B Azizzadeh; S Yafai; J D Rawnsley; E Abemayor; J A Sercarz; T C Calcaterra; G S Berke; K E Blackwell |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Laryngoscope Volume: 111 ISSN: 0023-852X ISO Abbreviation: Laryngoscope Publication Date: 2001 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-05-18 Completed Date: 2001-06-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8607378 Medline TA: Laryngoscope Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 807-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90095, U.S.A. |
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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surgery Esophagoplasty / methods* Female Forearm Humans Hypopharynx / surgery Male Middle Aged Pharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery Pharynx / surgery* Postoperative Complications Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / methods* Speech, Esophageal Surgical Flaps* |
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