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Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction. Is a skin-lined pharynx necessary?
Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|June 1, 1985
Summary
This study introduces a simplified pharyngoesophageal reconstruction technique using a pectoralis major muscle flap. The results show this method is as effective as traditional techniques, offering advantages for voice development and oral intake.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Reconstruction
- Otolaryngology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction aims to create an epithelial-lined pharynx.
- Current methods often involve complex techniques.