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Background
Surgeons have developed various reconstructive techniques to minimize the rate of pharyngocutaneous fistula and optimize functional outcome after salvage laryngectomy or laryngopharyngectomy.
Methods
Multicenter retrospective review at 33 institutions of 486 patients with a history of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the larynx or hypopharynx previously treated with primary chemoradiotherapy...
Background
Assess the impact of a clinical pathway and progressive care unit (CPW/PCU) for patients undergoing head and neck free flap reconstruction with regard to patient outcomes and resource utilization.
Methods
Retrospective chart review of 270 patients at an academic tertiary‐care center (2009‐2014). Outcomes were compared among a control, CPW/PCU transition, and CPW/PCU groups.
Results...
Background
Following salvage total laryngectomy (STL) with microvascular‐free tissue transfer (MFTT), patients are at high risk for swallowing dysfunction, but risk factors for persistent gastrostomy tube (G‐tube) dependence are unknown.
Methods
Retrospective review of 33 patients who underwent STL with MFTT.
Results
A total oral diet was achieved by 81% of patients with ≥6 months of postoperative...
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