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  • 1Otolaryngology and Facial Plastics Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, TX.

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Gastric pull-up reconstruction is effective for hypopharyngeal cancer but prior radiation increases fistula rates. Optimized care is crucial for better outcomes in these complex cases.

Keywords:
Gastric pull uphypopharyngeal reconstructionpharyngectomysalvage reconstructive surgerytotal laryngopharyngectomy

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Reconstruction
  • Head and Neck Cancer

Background:

  • Hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is aggressive and often diagnosed late.
  • Total pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy is required for advanced tumors, posing reconstruction challenges.
  • Gastric pull-up (GPU) offers a single-stage reconstruction but has risks, especially after radiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of gastric pull-up (GPU) reconstruction after total pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy for advanced hypopharyngeal SCC.
  • To compare outcomes between primary surgery with adjuvant therapy and salvage surgery after failed non-surgical treatment.
  • To identify factors influencing disease-free survival, fistula rates, and functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 124 patients undergoing GPU reconstruction for hypopharyngeal SCC (1998-2023).
  • Patients categorized into primary surgery (n=51) and salvage surgery (n=73) groups.
  • Primary outcomes: 24-month disease-free survival (DFS), pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) rate, oral diet tolerance, gastrostomy tube dependence.

Main Results:

  • 24-month DFS: 49.0% (primary) vs. 35.6% (salvage) (P=0.144).
  • PCF rates: 35.3% (primary) vs. 56.2% (salvage) (P=0.028).
  • 6-month gastrostomy tube independence: 60.7% (primary) vs. 26.0% (salvage). Strictures common after radiotherapy.

Conclusions:

  • GPU reconstruction is reliable for hypopharyngeal SCC, offering acceptable oncologic results.
  • Prior radiation significantly increases PCF rates and delays functional recovery.
  • Preoperative optimization (nutrition, endocrine assessment) and flap reinforcement can improve outcomes in high-risk patients.