A novel larynx-preserving pharyngectomy technique using a thyroid gland flap after chemoradiotherapy.

A novel larynx-preserving pharyngectomy technique using a thyroid gland flap after chemoradiotherapy.:

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A novel larynx-preserving pharyngectomy technique using a thyroid gland flap after chemoradiotherapy.

Clin Case Rep. 2019 Nov;7(11):2181-2186

Authors: Ogawa T, Okamoto H, Inukai D, Sano R, Katahira N, Yamanaka S, Yo K, Kan T, Ueda H

Abstract

This case report describes larynx-preserving pharyngectomy after chemoradiotherapy using a thyroid gland flap. A thyroid gland flap has good blood supply and reconstruction can be done in the same surgical field. The thyroid gland flap has potential as a novel appropriate flap for use in head and neck surgery.

PMID: 31788275 [PubMed]