Abstract
Objective To evaluate the application of free radical forearm flap transferred in surgical treatment of laryngocarcinoma and hypopharyngeal carcinoma for laryngeal function preservation mad voice reconstruction.Methods Of the 5 consecutive cases who recieved free radical forearm flaps,3 cases with laryngocarcinma were treated with near-total laryngectomy and 2 cases with pyriform sinus carcinoma were treated with homonymy demi-pharyngectomy and homonymy 3/4 laryngectomy.All cases were performed homonymy modifled-radical neck dissection.Results All the 5 free radial forearm flaps survived completely,without partial or total flap necrosis.One case was obvious aspiration and undergone leftover-laryngectomy and permanent trecheostomy after nine months,the other four cases swallowing and pronunciation function well,follow-up 6 to 30 months and without cancer recurrence.Conclusion In selected cases,the free forearm flaps is a preferable choice in reconstructive surgical procedure of laryngocarcinoma and hypopharyngeal carcinoma for laryngeal function preservation and voice reconstruction. Key words: Laryngocarcinoma and Hypopharyngeal carcinoma; Free radical forearm flap; Microvascular surgery; Functional rehabilitation
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
