Bilateral Harvesting of a Fibula Free Flap: Assessment of Morbidity.
J Craniofac Surg
; 29(8): 2131-2134, 2018 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To investigate morbidity related to harversting of bilateral fibula free flap for head and neck reconstruction using subjective and functional tests.METHODS:
Patients were retrospectively evaluated using point evaluation system (PES) and balance evaluation systems test (BESTest) questionnaires to assess morbidity related to surgery.RESULTS:
Five patients were enrolled in the study. Mean PES scores was 22.2 over 24. Mean overall function assessed with BESTest was 77.6%, and the results were poorest for section I. Sections V and VI had scores of 88% and 83%, respectively, indicating that the sensory balance and gait stability of the patients were compromised only minimally.CONCLUSION:
Bilateral harvesting of the fibula free flap is not associated with an increase in long-term morbidity and does not lead to significant functional impairments. Therefore, this procedure should be considered safe, and can be performed without concern regarding morbidity, when bone reconstruction with a fibula free flap is indicated.
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Coleta de Tecidos e Órgãos
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Retalhos de Tecido Biológico
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Fíbula
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Reconstrução Mandibular
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniofac Surg
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article