Comparison of Outcomes Between Free Ileocolonic and Tube‐Shaped <scp>ALT</scp> Fasciocutaneous Flaps in Total Hypopharyngeal Defect Reconstruction
The ileocolonic flap offers better long-term dietary outcomes despite higher early fistula rates. Further research is recommended to optimize flap selection for hypopharyngeal reconstruction.
Authors
- Ta‐I Wang
- Mei‐Chen Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0274-6108)
- Jian‐Xun Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8476-3045)
- Pin‐Keng Shih (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2385-2065)
- Shane Douglas Morrison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3868-3532)
Institutions
- China Medical University (TW)
- University of Washington Medical Center (US)
- Taipei Municipal YangMing Hospital (TW)
- Taipei City Hospital (TW)
- China Medical University Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Neck
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70051
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00