Value of the pectoralis major musculocutaneous flap in the repair of the posterior wall of the pharynx and the lateral wall of the hypopharynx
Junien-Lavillauroy, C.; Reyt, E.; Guenoun, A.; Dal-Soglio, P.P.
Annales d'Oto-Laryngologie et de Chirurgie Cervico Faciale Bulletin de la Societe d'Oto-Laryngologie des Hopitaux de Paris 101(5): 355-357
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-438X PMID: 6476712 Document Number: 232113
Two further indications for the use of a musculocutaneous flap from pectoralis major are reported: mucosal reconstruction after posterior pharyngectomy and vertical hemi-laryngopharyngectomy. This method was used in 7 cases, after previous surgery in 6 of these patients. Caution is necessary when interpreting carcinologic results because of the lack of long-term follow up results, but postoperative course was uncomplicated and tube removal and subnormal feeding was possible within 3 to 6 weeks.