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The authors summarise their reconstructive surgical experience after the ra
dical excision of hypopharyngeal tumours. In selective cases the preservati
on of the larynx is a reliable surgical option and supraglottic surgery is
sufficient to remove the tumour. Myocutaneous paddle flaps were used in eve
ry case after the surgical resection for the reconstruction of the pharyngo
-oesophageal entrance. After total circular pharyngo-laryngectomy, the cont
inuity of the upper digestive tract was reconstructed by tubed myocutanous
flaps.