[Repaired four cases of hypopharyngeal combined neck skin defects using a folded supraclavicular flap]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2024 Feb;38(2):164-167. doi: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2024.02.016.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective:To evaluate the outcomes following the use of folded supraclavicular flap repaired hypopharyngeal combined neck skin defects. Methods:Folded supraclavicular flap were designed to repaired four cases of hypopharyngeal combined neck skin defects patients. Evaluate their repair effect (3 men,1 woman; mean age:66 years). Hypopharyngeal fistula from 3.2 cm×1.8 cm to 4.5 cm×3.8 cm,skin defects in the neck from 3.8 cm×2.2 cm to 5.1 cm×4.5 cm. The folded supraclavicular flap from 8 cm×5 cm to 13 cm×9 cm. Results:All flaps survived, head and neck appearance was satisfactory, and no patient experienced a major complication. All patients resumed an oral diet function. No fistula recurrence or stricture developed after 6-19 months of follow-up. Conclusion:The folded supraclavicular flap is a safe and effective flap Repaired for hypopharyngeal combined neck skin defects.

目的:观察以锁骨上皮瓣折叠修复下咽合并颈部皮肤缺损的临床效果。 方法:利用锁骨上皮瓣折叠修复下咽合并颈部皮肤缺损4例患者,评价修复效果。4例患者包括3例男性,1例女性。下咽瘘口大小为3.2 cm×1.8 cm~ 4.5 cm×3.8 cm,颈部皮肤缺损为3.8 cm×2.2 cm~5.1 cm×4.5 cm;所取皮瓣大小为8 cm×5 cm~13 cm×9 cm。 结果:4例皮瓣全部成活,无严重并发症。术后随访6~19个月,患者吞咽功能恢复正常,无咽瘘复发和咽腔狭窄。患者对术后外形满意。 结论:以锁骨上皮瓣折叠修复下咽合并颈部皮肤缺损是有效和安全的方法。.

Keywords: head and neck neoplasms; pedicled flap; pharyngeal fistula; reconstructive surgery; supraclavicular flap.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Fistula* / surgery
  • Head / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neck / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Soft Tissue Injuries* / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Treatment Outcome