State of the Art – Pharynxrekonstruktion

Markus Brunner; Stephan Haerle

doi:10.1007/s00106-024-01535-7

State of the Art – Pharynxrekonstruktion

Translated title of the contribution: State of the art-pharyngeal reconstruction

Markus Brunner, Stephan Haerle

Division of Otorhinolaryngology (University Hospital Krems)

Research output: Journal article (peer-reviewed) › Review article

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of the pharynx after ablative cancer surgery is challenging. Restoration of function and esthetics is at the forefront. There is currently no gold standard for reconstruction. The workhorses for free flap reconstruction are the radial free forearm flap or the anterolateral thigh flap. For medium size defects the free lateral arm flap is an excellent alternative.

OBJECTIVE: The current article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the different free flap options from the perspective of two experiences head and neck surgeons and describes the usual steps in pharyngeal reconstruction.

CONCLUSION: The ideal choice of reconstruction depends on the size and volume of the defect, the availability of donor vessels, and also on the experience and preference of the surgeon.

Translated title of the contribution	State of the art-pharyngeal reconstruction
Original language	German
Journal	HNO
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00106-024-01535-7
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 10 Dec 2024

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