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Comparison of Outcomes Between Free Ileocolonic and Tube‐Shaped ALT Fasciocutaneous Flaps in Total Hypopharyngeal Defect Reconstruction

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Τίτλος: Comparison of Outcomes Between Free Ileocolonic and Tube‐Shaped ALT Fasciocutaneous Flaps in Total Hypopharyngeal Defect Reconstruction
Συγγραφείς: Jian‐Xun Chen, Ta‐I Wang, Shane D. Morrison, Mei‐Chen Lin, Pin‐Keng Shih
Πηγή: Head & Neck.
Στοιχεία εκδότη: Wiley, 2025.
Έτος έκδοσης: 2025
Περιγραφή: ObjectivesThis study compares the outcomes of free ileocolonic and tube‐shaped anterolateral thigh (ALT) fasciocutaneous flaps in reconstructing total hypopharyngeal defects.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 76 patients who underwent reconstruction with either an ileocolonic flap (n = 20) or a tube‐shaped ALT flap (n = 56) between 2011 and 2021. Primary outcomes included dietary tolerance at 1 and 3 years, pharyngocutaneous fistula rates, and survival. Statistical analyses assessed group differences in complications and dietary restrictions.ResultsThe ileocolonic flap group demonstrated superior dietary outcomes at 1 and 3 years (90% vs. 62.5% and 90% vs. 51.4%, respectively) but had a higher fistula rate (25% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.048). No significant differences in survival were observed between the groups.ConclusionThe ileocolonic flap offers better long‐term dietary outcomes despite higher early fistula rates. Further research is recommended to optimize flap selection for hypopharyngeal reconstruction.
Τύπος εγγράφου: Article
Γλώσσα: English
ISSN: 1097-0347
1043-3074
DOI: 10.1002/hed.70051
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