Reconstruction of subtotal pharyngolaryngectomy using a fasciocutaneous free flap with cartilage graft: A case series of 17 patients.

SCHPL with FFACG could avoid total pharyngolaryngectomy with good oncologic results. However, tracheotomy is extended and deglutition recovery is long with high risk of aspirations. These complications justify that such surgery should be realized only on selected patients by experienced surgical teams. Expertise of the surgical team is critical.