The improvement of living quality for the patient with carcinoma of esophagus: Reconstruction for the defect of pharynx and cervical esophagus with inferior antebrachial skin flap on the basis of retaining the laryngeal function
- VernacularTitle:改善食道癌患者生存质量 :保留喉功能下前臂皮瓣重建咽及颈段食管缺损
- Author:
Qingsheng LI
;
Yuejian WANG
;
Weixiong CHEN
;
Xueliang DU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2001;5(24):150-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of reconstruction for inferior pharyngeal and cervical esophagus defect with inferior antebrachial skin flaps on the living quality of patients after surgery. Method Perform radical operation of the tumor, but retain larynx and trachea. Free antebrchial skin flaps were used to reconstruct the defect of inferior pharynx and cervical esophagus. Roll the skin flap to form a skin tube, and then carry out anastomosis with floor of mouth and cervical esophagus. Result The laryngeal function was retained after surgery. And permanent orifice of trachea was unnecessary. The effect was satisfying. The vocalization wasn't affected and food- intake through oral was normal in the 2 patients followed up. Conclusion It is a feasible way to reconstruct the inferior pharynx and cervical esophagus defect caused by radical operation of the tumor at pharynx and cervical esophagus. It can improve the living quality of patients effectively.
