Perforator-based chimeric anterolateral thigh flap U-shaped insetting for total pharyngoesophageal reconstruction: Surgical technique and functional outcomes

Salzillo, Rosa;Boriani, Filippo;Carta, Filippo;Tatti, Melania;Atzeni, Matteo;Persichetti, Paolo;Haywood, Richard M;Puxeddu, Roberto;Figus, Andrea

2022-01-01

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Abstract

Pharyngoesophageal reconstruction with the tubed anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is burdened by possible strictures and pharyngocutaneous fistulae (PCF). We present our experience with the U-shaped insetting of perforator-based chimeric ALT flap focusing on surgical technique, complications and functional outcomes.