These tools will no longer be maintained as of December 31, 2024. Archived website can be found here. PubMed4Hh GitHub repository can be found here. Contact NLM Customer Service if you have questions.


PUBMED FOR HANDHELDS

Search MEDLINE/PubMed


  • Title: Reconstruction of the defect of the oropharynx using free jejunum.
    Author: Horiuchi M, Miyake H, Harashina T.
    Journal: Auris Nasus Larynx; 1985; 12 Suppl 2():S1-4. PubMed ID: 3836627.
    Abstract:
    Reconstruction of oropharyngeal defect using free jejunum was carried out in two patients with selected situation. One patient had problem of donor site, which was developed breast. Another patient had problem of recipient site, which required the flap with thin subcutaneous tissue. Reconstruction with free jejunal transfer was successful in both cases. The major advantage of the free jejunal transfer for oropharyngeal defects was discussed in comparison with cutaneous flaps. In conclusion this safety procedure is recommended for reconstruction of oropharyngeal defect.
    [Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]