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Thomas C. Calcaterra, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1983;109(11):750-752.

Abstract
• Many different reconstructive procedures are available to the surgeon for restoration of a functioning conduit from the oral cavity to the esophagus. Most procedures require a lengthy single stage or multiple stages to complete reconstruction of the hypopharynx. The base of the tongue is a potential source for variously designed flaps that can be employed to reconstruct the hypopharynx following major resections. Because of proximity and rich vascularization of the tongue base, flaps fashioned from this region have proved to be very expedient and reliable in repair of large defects of the pharynx following subtotal laryngopharyngectomy and supraglottic laryngectomy.

(Arch Otolaryngol 1983;109:750-752)

Author Affiliations
From the Division of Head and Neck Surgery, the Department of Surgery, UCLA Medical Center.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 22, 1983.

Read before the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery, Palm Springs, Calif, March 12, 1983.

Reprint requests to Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA Medical Center, 10833 LeConte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Dr Calcaterra).

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