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

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• arytenoid reconstruction
• chemoradiotherapy
• head and neck surgery
• larynx‐preserving pharyngectomy
• thyroid gland flap