A novel larynx‐preserving pharyngectomy technique using a thyroid gland flap after chemoradiotherapy

A novel larynx‐preserving pharyngectomy technique using a thyroid gland flap after chemoradiotherapy

Abstract This case report describes larynx‐preserving pharyngectomy after chemoradiotherapy using a thyroid gland flap. A thyroid gland flap has good blood supply and reconstruction can be done in the same surgical field. The thyroid gland flap has potential as a novel appropriate flap for use in he...

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Main Authors: Tetsuya Ogawa, Hiroki Okamoto, Daisuke Inukai, Rui Sano, Nobuyuki Katahira, Syunpei Yamanaka, Kinga Yo, Taichi Kan, Hiromi Ueda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-11-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
arytenoid reconstruction
chemoradiotherapy
head and neck surgery
larynx‐preserving pharyngectomy
thyroid gland flap
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2477
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Summary:Abstract This case report describes larynx‐preserving pharyngectomy after chemoradiotherapy using a thyroid gland flap. A thyroid gland flap has good blood supply and reconstruction can be done in the same surgical field. The thyroid gland flap has potential as a novel appropriate flap for use in head and neck surgery.
ISSN:2050-0904

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