Aesthetic and functional outcome following perioral defect reconstruction using the facial artery perforator flap.
J Reconstr Microsurg
; 28(8): 529-38, 2012 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-22711203
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The facial artery perforator (FAP) flap was developed to facilitate reconstruction of perioral defects. Several studies reported promising results on the feasibility of using a FAP flap for this purpose, however, objective long-term outcome data are lacking. This study presents the aesthetic and functional outcome after reconstruction of perioral defects using a FAP flap.METHODS:
Between May 2001 and March 2009, 13 patients underwent perioral reconstruction with the use of a FAP flap. A panel consisting of five independent plastic surgeons rated the postoperative photographs based on a standardized questionnaire containing 5-point Likert scale questions and yes-or-no questions. In addition, the patients were contacted in March 2011 to give answers to a similar questionnaire over the telephone.RESULTS:
Panel as well as patient reported questionnaire results demonstrated satisfying functional and aesthetic outcome after perioral reconstruction with a FAP flap. There was a high level of agreement amongst panel members, as judged by a low inter-rater variability.DISCUSSION:
Previous studies suggested that the FAP flap is a valuable addition to facial reconstructive surgery. The results of the present study indicate that both aesthetic and functional outcomes are satisfying following perioral defect reconstruction using a FAP flap.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Arterias
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Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica
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Cara
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Colgajo Perforante
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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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 Reconstr Microsurg
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Países Bajos