Hypopharyngeal reconstruction with the radial forearm flap

Delaere, P.R.; Ostyn, F.; Boeckx, W.D.; Guelinckx, P.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica 90(3): 132-135

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5458
PMID: 2375214
Document Number: 360997
The radial forearm flap is a well-vascularized fasciocutaneous free flap, transferred on the radial artery and vein. In cases of partial hypopharyngectomy, tracheo-esophageal fistulas and hypopharyngeal stenosis it may be difficult to accommodate the bulk of a myocutaneous flap without interfering with pharyngeal function. The thin, pliable nature of the forearm skin is ideally suited to replace hypopharyngeal mucosa. The result is a thin-walled pharynx.

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