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The authors summarise their reconstructive surgical experience after the radical excision of hypopharyngeal tumours. In selective cases the preservation of the larynx is a reliable surgical option and supraglottic surgery is sufficient to remove the tumour. Myocutaneous paddle flaps were used in every case after the surgical resection for the reconstruction of the pharyngo-oesophageal entrance. After total circular pharyngo-laryngectomy, the continuity of the upper digestive tract was reconstructed by tubed myocutanous flaps.
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Received: 17 August 2000 / Accepted: 20 April 2001
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Iván, L., Paczona, R., Czigner, J. et al. Pharyngeal and hypopharyngeal reconstruction after mutilating surgery for malignant hypopharyngeal cancers. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 258, 292–295 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004050100358
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004050100358