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Reconstruction after total laryngopharyngectomy.

R J Carpenter, L W DeSanto, K D Devine

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |July 1, 1979
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    Hypopharyngeal cancer reconstruction often uses remaining mucosa. For extensive cancers involving the posterior wall, alternative reconstructions lead to more complex procedures and shorter survival rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Head and Neck Surgery

    Background:

    • Pharyngoesophageal continuity restoration after hypopharyngeal cancer resection typically utilizes remaining pharyngeal mucosa.
    • However, cancers involving the posterior pharyngeal wall and esophageal introitus necessitate more extensive resection and complex reconstruction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of pharyngeal reconstruction techniques used for extensive hypopharyngeal cancers.
    • To compare these outcomes with primary mucosal closure in less extensive cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 44 patients undergoing pharyngeal reconstruction between 1965 and 1974.
    • Reconstruction methods included adjacent skin flaps or visceral interposition for pharyngeal defects.

    Main Results:

    • These reconstruction techniques involved multiple operative procedures, increased patient and surgeon time investment, and higher morbidity.
    • Patients requiring these extensive reconstructions had shorter survival rates compared to those with primary mucosal closure.

    Conclusions:

    • While primary mucosal closure is preferred for hypopharyngeal cancer resection, alternative reconstruction methods are associated with significant drawbacks.
    • The extent of the primary lesion is a critical factor influencing the choice of reconstruction and patient survival outcomes.

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