[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.