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Beatrice C Go¹, Alex J Gordon¹, Robert M Brody¹

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 5th Floor Ravdin, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

|November 10, 2024

Abstract:

Reconstruction of the oropharynx plays a critical role in preserving quality of life after surgical resection of oropharyngeal carcinoma. Free tissue is one of several reconstructive options, which can closely approximate native oropharyngeal anatomy and lead to favorable functional outcomes in carefully selected patients. Here, the authors provide an overview of the indications, treatment options, functional outcomes, potential complications, and future considerations for free flap reconstruction of the oropharynx.

Keywords:

Anterolateral thigh Free flap Microvascular Oropharynx Radial forearm Reconstruction

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