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. 2012 Oct;32(5):288–296.

Table III.

Type of flap reconstructions according to type of defect.

Type I-a partial with larynx preservation Type I-b partial without larynx preservation Type II total/circular Type III extensive superior Vertical hemipharyngolaryngectomy Total
n % n % n % n % n % n %
PM 1 11.1 24 72.7 8 9.4 1 20 0 34 25
FRF 7 77.8 2 6.1 12 14.1 0 4 100 25 18.4
Jejunum 1 11.1 6 18.2 62 72.9 3 60 0 72 52.9
LD 0 0 1 1.2 1 20 0 2 1.5
SCM 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.7
ALT 0 0 1 1.2 0 0 1 0.7
DP 0 0 1 1.2 0 0 1 0.7
Total 9 100 33 100 85 100 5 100 4 100 136 100

PM: pectoralis major; FRF: free radial forearm; LD: latissimus dorsi; SCM: sternocleidomastoid; ALT: anterolateral thigh; DP: deltopectoralis