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Free tissue flaps in head and neck reconstruction: clinical application and analysis of 93 patients of a single institution / Retalhos livres de tecido para reconstrução em cirurgias de cabeça e pescoço: aplicação clínica e análise de 93 pacientes de uma única instituição
Liang, Jiwang; Yu, Tao; Wang, Xu; Zhao, Yuejiao; Fang, Fengqin; Zeng, Wei; Li, Zhendong.
  • Liang, Jiwang; Cancer Hospital of China Medical University. Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute. Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Shenyang. CN
  • Yu, Tao; Cancer Hospital of China Medical University. Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute. Department of Radiology. Shenyang. CN
  • Wang, Xu; Liaohe Oil Field General Hospital. Department of Surgical Oncology. Panjin. CN
  • Zhao, Yuejiao; Cancer Hospital of China Medical University. Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute. Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Shenyang. CN
  • Fang, Fengqin; Cancer Hospital of China Medical University. Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute. Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Shenyang. CN
  • Zeng, Wei; Cancer Hospital of China Medical University. Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute. Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Shenyang. CN
  • Li, Zhendong; Cancer Hospital of China Medical University. Liaoning Cancer Hospital & Institute. Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Shenyang. CN
Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) ; 84(4): 416-425, July-Aug. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-951860
ABSTRACT
Abstract Introduction Reconstruction with a free flap is routine in head and neck surgery because of better functional outcomes, improved esthetics, and generally higher success rates. Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes in patients undergoing different microvascular free flap reconstructions. Methods This was a retrospective study of 93 patients undergoing reconstructions with free flaps from 2007 to 2015. Four types of free flap were performed anterolateral thigh (76.3%), radial forearm (16.1%), fibula (4.3%) and jejunum (3.3%). Patients' demographic data were collected, and the outcomes measured included flap survival and complications. Postoperative functional and oncological outcome were also analyzed. Results The patients included 73 men and 20 women, with a mean age of 56.1 years. The most common tumor location was the tongue. Squamous cell carcinoma represented the vast majority of the diagnosed tumors (89.2%). The most common recipient vessels were the superior thyroid artery (77.4%) and the internal jugular vein (91.4%). Nine patients required emergency surgical re-exploration and the overall flap success rate was 90.3%. Venous thrombosis was the most common cause for re-exploration. Other complications included wound infection (5.4%), wound dehiscence (1.1%), partial flap necrosis (9.7%), fistula formation (10.8%), and 1 bleeding (1.1%). The majority of patients had satisfactory cosmetic and functional results of both donor site and recipient site after 46.7 months of mean follow-up. Conclusion Microsurgical free flap is shown to be a valuable and reliable method in head and neck surgery. It can be used safely and effectively with minimal morbidity in selected patients. The reconstruction can be performed by appropriately skilled surgeons with acceptable outcomes. Success rate appears to increase as clinical experience is gained.
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Resumo Introdução Reconstrução com retalhos livres é um procedimento de rotina nas cirurgias de cabeça e pescoço devido aos melhores resultados funcionais e estéticos e às taxas de sucesso geralmente maiores. Objetivo Avaliar os desfechos clínicos de pacientes submetidos a diferentes reconstruções microvasculares com retalhos livres. Método Estudo retrospectivo de 93 pacientes submetidos à reconstruções com retalhos livres, de 2007 a 2015. Foram utilizados quatro tipos de retalho livre coxa anterolateral (76,3%), antebraço radial (16,1%), fíbula (4,3%) e jejuno (3,3%). Os dados demográficos dos pacientes foram coletados e os parâmetros avaliados incluíram sobrevida e complicações. Os resultados funcionais e oncológicos pós-operatórios também foram analisados. Resultados Os pacientes incluíram 73 homens e 20 mulheres, com idade média de 56,1 anos. O local mais comum para o tumor foi a língua. O carcinoma de células escamosas representou a maioria dos tumores diagnosticados (89,2%). As artérias receptoras mais comuns foram a artéria tireóidea superior (77,4%) e a veia jugular interna (91,4%). Nove pacientes necessitaram de reexploração cirúrgica de emergência e a taxa de sucesso global do retalho foi de 90,3%. A trombose venosa foi a causa mais comum da reexploração. Outras complicações incluíram infecção da ferida cirúrgica (5,4%), deiscência da ferida (1,1%), necrose parcial do retalho (9,7%), formação de fístula (10,8%) e sangramento (1,1%). A maioria dos pacientes apresentou resultados estéticos e funcionais satisfatórios, tanto no local doador quanto no receptor, após 46,7 meses de seguimento médio. Conclusão O retalho livre microcirúrgico mostrou ser um método valioso e confiável na cirurgia de cabeça e pescoço. Pode ser usado de forma segura e eficaz, com morbidade mínima em pacientes selecionados. A reconstrução pode ser feita por cirurgiões adequadamente qualificados com resultados aceitáveis. A taxa de sucesso parece aumentar à medida que a experiência clínica é adquirida.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Plastic Surgery Procedures / Free Tissue Flaps / Head and Neck Neoplasms Type of study: Observational study Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: China Institution/Affiliation country: Cancer Hospital of China Medical University/CN / Liaohe Oil Field General Hospital/CN

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Plastic Surgery Procedures / Free Tissue Flaps / Head and Neck Neoplasms Type of study: Observational study Language: English Journal: Braz. j. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.) Journal subject: Otolaryngology Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: China Institution/Affiliation country: Cancer Hospital of China Medical University/CN / Liaohe Oil Field General Hospital/CN