Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap versus Free Fasciocutaneous Flap for Reconstruction of Partial Hypopharyngeal Defects: What Should We Be Doing?

Abstract

PMMF and FFC flaps are valid approaches to reconstructing partial hypopharyngeal defects, though rates in the literature of fistula, need for revisional surgery, and tracheoesophageal speech after laryngectomy are more favorable after free flap reconstruction.