Stripped Mesenteric Flap: A Novel Option for Preventing Anastomotic Leakage in Circumferential Pharyngeal Reconstruction
Summary:. Reconstruction of a circumferential pharyngeal defect with a free jejunal flap is a well-established procedure. However, anastomotic leakage often occurs, which can lead to abscess formation, pharyngocutaneous fistula formation, and carotid rupture. Previous reports have described covering...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2018-11-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002014 |