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Larynx Cancer: Reconstructive Options
Russel Kahmke1, Mirabelle Sajisevi2
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC 3805, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Abstract:
Reconstruction for laryngeal cancer will depend on the defect left by surgical resection and patient-related factors such as medical comorbidities and history of previous radiation treatment. The goals of reconstruction are to preserve and/or restore the primary functions of the larynx (breathing, swallowing, voicing). Options include primary closure, locoregional flaps, and microvascular free tissue each with their advantages and disadvantages, which should be considered when planning reconstruction.
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