For advanced stage tonsil cancer, extensive resection of the soft palate is unavoidable. The
purpose of this study is to report on the speech outcome according to the various types of …

Objective To investigate the feasibility of multi-modalities in the reconstruction of
circumferential defects after resection of cancers in pharyngoesophageal regions, and to …

The present retrospective analysis evaluated the outcomes of different flap reconstructions
for several hypopharyngeal defects in 136 patients who underwent hypopharyngeal …

Background: The surgical plan to reconstruct the palate must be carefully prepared given the
morphological peculiarity of the soft palate forming both the roof of the mouth and the floor of …

Introduction Free flaps have been the preferred method for reconstruction after resection of
oral cavity cancer. However, pedicled flaps remain valuable alternatives in appropriate …

Background The soft palate functions as a valve and helps generate the oral pressure
required for normal speech resonance. Speech problems and nasal regurgitation can result …

BACKGROUND: According to up-to-date development, the best timing to repair cleft palateis
at 9-12 months old after birth when the articulation does not begin to develop. However …

The first option for reconstruction of a circumferential pharyngeal defect following extensive
pharyngo-laryngectomy is free tissue transfer. Despite that, pedicled flaps can be used when …

Objective To investigate the reasons of flap division in patients with posterior pharyngeal
flap and the outcome of the flap division for treating secondary velopharyngeal insufficiency …

BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of circumferential hypopharyngeal defects is often
challenging. The aim of the study is to examine the result of our experience and to formulate …