RECONSTRUCTION OF POSTOPERATIVE DEFECTS AFTER REMOVAL OF HYPOPHARYNGEAL AND CERVICAL ESOPHAGEAL TUMORS

Abstract

The article describes methods for primary reconstruction of defects formed during the removal of malignant hypopharyngeal and cervical esophageal tumors. The possibility of plastic closure with local tissues, regional flaps and free flaps is discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of different types of reconstruction are evaluated.

Keywords

• hypopharengeal cancer
• defect reconstruction
• regional flap
• radial forearm flap
• free jejunal flap