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[Jejunum transplantation. Therapeutic progress?].

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  • 1Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenkrankheiten, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Lukaskrankenhaus GmbH, Städtische Kliniken Neuss.

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For large oro- and hypopharyngeal defects, free jejunal transplants offer superior versatility, handling, functional outcomes, and lower complication rates compared to musculocutaneous flaps.

Area of Science:

  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical oncology

Background:

  • Large mucosal defects in the oro- and hypopharynx often require reconstruction.
  • Musculocutaneous island flaps, particularly the pectoralis major flap, and free jejunal transplants are common reconstructive options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and outcomes of free jejunal transplants versus musculocutaneous flaps for oro- and hypopharyngeal reconstruction.
  • To establish criteria for preferring free jejunal transplants.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of reconstructive techniques for oro- and hypopharyngeal defects.
  • Analysis of institutional experience with both flap types.

Main Results:

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  • Free jejunal transplants demonstrate greater versatility and ease of handling.
  • Jejunal transplants offer superior functional results and lower complication rates.
  • Donor site morbidity associated with musculocutaneous flaps is avoided with jejunal transplants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Free jejunal transplantation is the preferred method for large oro- and hypopharyngeal mucosal defects.
    • The benefits of jejunal transplants outweigh the increased operative time compared to pectoralis major flaps.