[Carcinoma of the hypopharynx: reconstruction of the pharyngo-esophageal tract after circular pharyngectomy by the transplantation of a U-shaped jejunal loop to the neck]

Chir Ital. 1999 May-Jun;51(3):193-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Reconstruction of the oro- and hypopharynx has specific difficulties duo to their wide diameters. Thirteen patients underwent reconstruction with a free U-shaped jejunal transplant, after circular pharyngo-laryngectomy for hypopharyngeal cancer invading the oropharynx. This transplant included a side-to-side anastomosis between the two limbs of the jejunal loop and allowed reconstruction of the upper digestive tract after wide carcinologic resection of the pharynx. The U-shaped jejunal transplant facilitated the upper anastomosis, especially the upper part where the resection involved the oropharynx. It formed a reservoir behind the tongue and avoided nasal reflux. Best indication are large resections involving the oropharynx.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Surgical / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypopharynx / surgery*
  • Jejunum / blood supply
  • Jejunum / transplantation*
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Laryngectomy / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Dissection
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pharyngectomy / methods*