Donor site sequelae and patient satisfaction after head and neck reconstruction with a radial forearm free flap.
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
; 278(10): 4051-4058, 2021 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Radial forearm free flap (RFFF) being a workhorse flap in head and neck reconstruction, we investigated its donor site delayed consequences.METHODS:
Multicentric case series evaluating 189 patients who underwent RFFF for carcinologic reasons at least 6 months before. Patients and surgeon's appreciation regarding the aesthetic and functional consequences of the flap harvest on their daily life were evaluated by questionnaires using likert scales. Medical data were collected from patients' charts retrospectively.RESULTS:
Thirty percent of patients had at least one sequelae. Experiencing a graft necrosis did not worsen long-term results. Cosmetic satisfaction was significantly worst for women, according to patients' and surgeons' opinion. For 81% and 92% patients, respectively, the flap harvest had no impact on daily life nor sport practice. Ratio between the benefits of reconstruction and the sequelae at the donor site was judged "excellent" for 77% patients.CONCLUSIONS:
Although objectively important, RFFF morbidity has little impact in head and neck cancer patient's life.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
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Retalhos de Tecido Biológico
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol
Assunto da revista:
OTORRINOLARINGOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
França