Circumferential laryngopharyngectomy with free jejunal transfer for hypopharyngeal cancer: a retrospective cohort analysis of outcomes and complications - Takeaways - MDSpire

Circumferential laryngopharyngectomy with free jejunal transfer for hypopharyngeal cancer: a retrospective cohort analysis of outcomes and complications

  • By

  • Alissa De Baets

  • Davide Di Santo

  • Ann Goeleven

  • Katarina Segers

  • Thomas Nevens

  • Albert Wolthuis

  • Vincent Vander Poorten

  • Jeroen Meulemans

  • June 24, 2026

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    The study analyzed 22 patients with hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma undergoing total laryngopharyngectomy with free jejunal transfer.

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    Successful free jejunal transfer was achieved in 95.5% of patients, with only one case of failure reported.

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    Pharyngocutaneous fistula formation occurred in 27.3% of patients, with varying management strategies employed.

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    Two-year and five-year overall survival rates were 52.3% and 26.9%, respectively, with disease-specific survival rates of 54.7% and 42.8%.

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    Functional outcomes included complete oral intake and voice rehabilitation in 68.2% and 52.3% of patients, respectively.

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Circumferential laryngopharyngectomy with free jejunal transfer for hypopharyngeal cancer: a retrospective cohort analysis of outcomes and complications

  • by Alissa De Baets, Davide Di Santo, Ann Goeleven, Katarina Segers, Thomas Nevens, Albert Wolthuis, Vincent Vander Poorten, Jeroen Meulemans

  • June 24, 2026

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