[The treatment for hypopharynx stenosis using platysma pedicle flap].

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the possibility and reliability of platysma pedicle flap transfer in the correction of hypopharynx stenosis,and delineate the operation skills and clinical results.

METHOD

Ten patients with hypopharynx stenosis underwent hypopharynx reconstruction using platysma pedicle flap.

RESULT

Nine of these patients had been decannulated successfully with good airway patency, good pronunciation and a good swallow.

CONCLUSION

Platysma pedicle flap transfer was a single stage reconstruction, relatively simple procedure and less complication that can restore an adequate airway and a good swallow. The results indicate that the platysma pedicle flap is an ideal transplant for hypopharynx reconstruction. This method is simple, safe and reliable.