Preemptive Utilization of Anterior Belly of the Digastric Muscle Flaps in Transoral Robotic Radical Tonsillectomy

Objective To demonstrate the use of an anterior belly of the digastric muscle flap (ABDMF) during transoral robotic radical tonsillectomy (TORRT) with concomitant neck dissection with the intent of preventing the formation of postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistulas. Study Design Retrospective study...

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Main Authors: Olivia Daigle MD, James Reed Gardner MD, Deanne King MD, PhD, Mauricio Alejandro Moreno MD, Jumin Sunde MD, Emre Vural MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-08-01
Series:OTO Open
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473974X211035102