Reconstruction of Total Laryngectomy Defect Using Parascapular Free Flap: Case Series.

Authors

Zaid Al-Qurayshi, Evgeniya Molotkova, Patrik Pipkorn

Published in

Head & neck. Oct 06, 2026. Epub Oct 06, 2026.

Abstract

Reconstruction of total laryngectomy defects with vascularized tissue helps minimize the risk of pharyngocutaneous fistula development. Few studies have assessed outcomes following reconstruction with a parascapular free flap.
We identified 28 patients who underwent laryngectomy with parascapular free flap reconstruction between 2020 and 2024. Chart review was directed toward operative characteristics and postoperative outcomes, which were summarized using descriptive statistics.
Thirteen out of 28 patients (46%) underwent salvage laryngectomy. Average operative time was 6.6 (±1.2) hours. Donor site morbidity was low; one patient experienced delayed wound dehiscence that was managed conservatively. Six patients developed pharyngocutaneous fistula; one patient required surgical intervention. The length of hospital stay ranged from 5 to 22 days, and the duration of postoperative nil per os status ranged from 7 to 56 days.
Our experience demonstrates that the parascapular free flap is a viable option for reconstruction of defects secondary to laryngectomy.

PMID:
42839736
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 07 Oct 2026.

Read full publication at:
Please sign in to see all details.

Stats

1-terrible, 9-excellent. How would you rate this publication? Sign in in to submit your rating.

Post a comment

You need to be signed in to post comments. You can sign in here.

Comments

There are no comments yet.