Use of the facial artery-based cutaneous island flap (melo-labial flap) for reconstruction of the neopharynx following total laryngectomy: a novel technique.

BMJ Case Reports
Devendra Kumar GuptaSeema Pati

Abstract

Reconstruction of neopharynx after total laryngectomy is a challenging task. Various locoregional flaps like pectoralis major myocutaneos/ latismus dorsi flaps and free flaps have their own limitations and advantages. To overcome this, we used facial artery-based cutaneous island flap (melo-labial flap) for reconstruction of the neopharynx following total laryngectomy (DK Gupta technique). This flap is thin, pliable, without any gravitational pull and without any risk of anastomosis failure and hence has advantage of both locoregional and free flaps and eliminates the limitations of both. It is simple, reproducible and reliable reconstructive option for neopharynx. We present a case report, review of literature and this novel technique for an excellent outcome and recommend to use it as the new workhorse of neopharyngeal reconstruction.

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Apr 9, 2020·The Laryngoscope·Swagnik ChakrabartiSanajeet Kumar Singh
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