Figure Legends
Figure 1: DP flap raised and sutured into position proximally and distally. Note the conical shape of the neopharynx generated naturally upon positioning the DP flap. A = Region of DP flap forming neopharynx. B = Region of DP flap to be de-epithelialise.
Figure 2: Neopharynx being created from the DP flap (A) and SC flap (B) around a salivary bypass tube. Laryngeal stoma is notable inferiorly. C = De-epithelialised SC flap. D = De-epithelialised DP flap. E = Pharyngeal remnant
Figure 3: Post-operative outcome – an external view of the neck and stoma. A = Deltopectoral flap