Background This systematic review qualitatively summarizes the current literature on
diagnosis and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) after total laryngectomy (TLE) …

Given the high stakes for microvascular reconstruction, the majority of reconstructive
surgeons have developed paradigms for pre, intra, and postoperative management that …

Objective Analyze the cause and significance of a shift in the timing of free flap failures in
head and neck reconstruction. Study Design Retrospective multi‐institutional review of …

Background Understanding factors impacting successful salvage of a compromised free
flap. Methods Multi‐institutional review of free flap reconstructions for head and neck defects …

Simple Summary Although several techniques exist for reconstructing partial
hypopharyngeal defects following a total laryngectomy, no international consensus has …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify individual characteristics that are
associated with communicative participation after total laryngectomy (TL). Methods This …

Purpose Pectoralis major muscle flaps (PMMF) are a commonly used reconstructive
modality to repair head and neck defects. As the use of free flap reconstruction is …

Background Few studies have examined health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in
long‐term total laryngectomy survivors in relation to the type of hypopharyngeal defect …

Objectives To develop a patient-reported outcomes measure (PROM) for total laryngectomy.
Study Design Qualitative interviews with a purposive sample of patients with total …

Since its introduction in 1980, the tracheoesophageal (TE) puncture voice restoration
method has been shown to be a viable, effective method of speech rehabilitation after …