Donor site morbidity after scapula free flap surgery of head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Head Neck
; 2024 Jul 24.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The scapula free flap is becoming increasingly more utilized in head and neck reconstruction due to its natural geometry and soft tissue versatility. This study reviews the incidence rate, risk factors, and treatments of complications of scapula donor site morbidity.METHODS:
A review was performed for articles published between October 1990 and November 2022 in Medline (OVID), PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL. After screening, 24 articles meeting the criteria were included.RESULTS:
Overall, 660 head and neck surgeries with the scapula donor bone across 24 studies were included. Twenty studies of 612 scapula free flaps reported a pooled postoperative complication rate of 10.7%, with no major complications. Seven studies of 199 scapula reconstructions showed a mean Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score of 14.39/100.CONCLUSION:
With its low rate of morbidity, the scapula flap presents itself as a good alternative for patients at risk for poor healing.
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Head & neck
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Head Neck
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Head neck
Asunto de la revista:
NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2024
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Article
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Canadá