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Jejunum free flap for head and neck reconstruction, a step-by-step surgical technique videos.

Alexandre HaddadRoxane ElaldiFrederic KolbJean-François HonartNadia Benmoussa
Published in: Head & neck (2024)
Circular pharyngolaryngectomy for oncologic resection requires a tubular reconstruction. Different options can be proposed to the patient: digestive free flap, fasciocutaneous flap, or musculocutaneous flap. The jejunum free flap is a tubular flap commonly used in esophageal and pharyngeal reconstruction with good functional outcomes and an acceptable rate of complications. Reconstruction with a jejunum free flap is an ideal choice. Patients at Gustave Roussy Institute (Villejuif, France) were offered a jejunum flap free flap for all circular pharyngolaryngectomies. The surgical technique is explained with a step-by-step video. The jejunum flap free flap has many advantages in circular pharyngolaryngectomy. This video article explains surgical steps for other teams.
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