Value of free, microvascular anastomosis of a small intestine transplant in reconstructive surgery following resection of T4 tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract]

The jejunal graft with microsurgical vascular anastomoses is now recognised as one of the most reliable methods for reconstructing large and various defects of the upper aero-digestive tract. After resection of T4-tumours and reconstruction of phonation, deglutition and aesthetics 50% of our patients could be resocialized within the first postoperative month.