The Use of Cervical Fascia After Vertical Resection of the Larynx

Abstract

Following vertical partial laryngectomy defects of the larynx and hypopharynx may result which, if not treated by plastic surgery, would cause considerable functional disturbances. It is therefore advisable to close extensive defects by a flap (Denecke 1980; Leroux-Robert 1959; Ogura and Dedo 1965). While multi-staged reconstruction procedures are often unavoidable after vertical partial resection of the larynx, we prefer a safe, one-stage reconstruction technique on the remaining larynx section which was described by Krajina and Kosokovic (1976). For coverage of the defect we use superficial cervical fascia.