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Kostares E, Kostares M, Kostare G, Tsakris A, Kantzanou M. Prevalence of free flap failure in mandibular osteoradionecrosis reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11087. [PMID: 38750124 PMCID: PMC11096303 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-61862-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence of total free flap failure following free flap reconstruction for mandibular osteoradionecrosis (mORN) and assess the impact of potential moderators on this outcome. A comprehensive systematic literature search was independently conducted by two reviewers using the Medline, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases. Quality assessment of the selected studies was performed, and prevalence estimates with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Outlier and influential analyses were conducted, and meta-regression analyses was employed to investigate the effects of continuous variables on the estimated prevalence. Ultimately, forty-six eligible studies (involving 1292 participants and 1344 free flaps) were included in our meta-analysis. The findings of our study revealed a prevalence of 3.1% (95% CI 1.3-5.4%) for total free flap failure after reconstruction for mORN. No study was identified as critically influential, and meta-regression analysis did not pinpoint any potential sources of heterogeneity. These findings provide valuable insights for researchers and serve as a foundation for future investigations into the management of mandibular osteoradionecrosis and the prevention of free flap failure in this context.
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- Evangelos Kostares
- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115 27, Athens, Greece
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Brady G, Leigh-Doyle L, Riva FMG, Kerawala C, Roe J. Speech and Swallowing Outcomes Following Surgical Resection with Immediate Free Tissue Transfer Reconstruction for Advanced Osteoradionecrosis of the Mandible Following Radiation Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer. Dysphagia 2021; 37:1137-1141. [PMID: 34647150 PMCID: PMC9463200 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-021-10375-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Despite recent advances in the radiation techniques used for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) including intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) remains a significant complication. Advanced stage ORN is managed surgically with resection and immediate free tissue transfer reconstruction. An evaluation of the functional speech and swallowing outcomes was undertaken for patients undergoing surgical management of advanced ORN. We retrospectively reviewed consecutive patients, at a single, tertiary cancer centre, who underwent surgical resection for advanced Notani grade III ORN. Outcomes investigated included use and duration of tracheostomy and swallowing and speech status using Performance Status Scale for Head and Neck Cancer Normalcy of Diet (PSS-NOD) and Understandability of Speech (PSS-Speech) at baseline and 3 months following surgery. Ten patients underwent surgical resection with free tissue transfer reconstruction between January 2014 and December 2019. Two patients required supplemental nutrition via a gastrostomy at three months post surgery. As per the PSS-NOD data half of the patients’ (n = 5) diet remained stable (n = 2) or improved (n = 3) and half of the participants experienced a decline in diet (n = 5). The majority of patients had no speech difficulties at baseline (n = 8). The majority of patients’ speech remained stable (n = 8) with two patients experiencing a deterioration in speech clarity following surgery. Well-designed studies with robust, sensitive multidimensional dysphagia and communication assessments are required to fully understand the impact of surgical management of advanced ORN using resection with free tissue transfer reconstruction.
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- Grainne Brady
- Therapies Department, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, U.K.. .,Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London, London, U.K..
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- Therapies Department, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, U.K
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- Head and Neck Unit, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, U.K.,Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Winchester, Winchester, U.K
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- Therapies Department, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London, U.K.,Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College London, London, U.K.,Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, U.K
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Li X, Han Y, Tang X, Zhu F, He Y. Surgical Management of Bilateral Osteoradionecrosis of the Mandible. J Craniofac Surg 2021; 33:e39-e43. [PMID: 34320577 PMCID: PMC8694259 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate our 10 years clinical experience in surgical management of patients with bilateral osteoradionecrosis (BORN) of the mandible in head and neck malignancies patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors reviewed 22 patients with bilateral mandibular bone mineral density changed in image who had failed to respond to conservative treatments. They were treated by radical resection and reconstruction with free flaps immediately or second-stage at our institution between January 2008 and January 2018. RESULTS Nine patients received immediate bilateral mandibular radical resection. Six bone flaps (4 fibula osteocutaneous [fibular OC], 1 fibular OC + pectoralis major myocutaneous flap [PMMF] and 1 fibular OC + anterolateral thigh flap [ALTF]) and 3 soft flaps (1 PMMF, 1 PMMF + titanium plate and 1 ALTF) were used. Three (33.3%) of these patients complications occurred in the immediate postoperative period, but all patients have an acceptable follow-up outcomes. In remaining 13 patients who only experienced immediate unilateral mandible resection for the first time. Complications occurred in 1 patient (7.7%), and all patients have a good outcome in the immediate postoperative period. In follow-up, 1 patient titanium plate exposed, and 6 patients (46.2%) contralateral mandible ORN developed that underwent radical resection in second time. Three fibular OC, 2 PMMF, and 1 latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap were used. The overall outcome of our experience with the use of bone or soft tissue transfers in managing BORN of mandible is encouraging. CONCLUSIONS An individualized management plan should be given for each patient depending on their own local and general condition. Radical resection followed by vascularized flaps reconstruction is an acceptable and reliable procedure for patients with BORN of the mandible.
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- Xiaoguang Li
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology and Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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Habib A, Hanasono MM, DeMonte F, Haider A, Breshears JD, Nader ME, Gidley PW, Su SY, Hanna EY, Raza SM. Surgical Management of Skull Base Osteoradionecrosis in the Cancer Population - Treatment Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence: A Case Series. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 19:364-374. [PMID: 32324878 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Skull base osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a challenging treatment-related complication sometimes seen in patients with cancer. Although ORN management strategies for other anatomic sites have been reported, there is a paucity of data guiding the management of skull base ORN. OBJECTIVE To report a single-center tertiary care series of skull base ORN and to better understand the factors affecting ORN recurrence after surgical management. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients with skull base ORN treated at our center between 2003 and 2017. Univariate and multivariate binary logistic regressions were performed to identify predictors of recurrence. RESULTS A total of 31 patients were included in this study. The median age at ORN diagnosis was 61.1 yr (range, 32.8-84.9 yr). Of these 31 patients, 15 (48.4%) patients were initially treated medically. All 31 patients underwent surgery. Three (14.3%) of 21 patients treated with a free flap and 4 (50.0%) of 8 patients who underwent primary closure experienced recurrence. Cox regression analysis revealed that reconstruction with local tissue closure (P = .044) and ongoing treatment for active primary cancer (P = .022) were significant predictors of recurrence. The median overall survival from index surgery for ORN treatment was 83.9 mo. At 12-mo follow-up, 78.5% of patients were alive. CONCLUSION In this study, we assess the outcomes of our treatment approach, surgical debridement with vascularized reconstruction, on recurrence-free survival in patients with skull base ORN. Further studies with larger cohorts are needed to assess current treatment paradigms.
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- Ahmed Habib
- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Novel Technique with Double Free Flap Design for Advanced Mandibular Osteoradionecrosis: A Case Series. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e3149. [PMID: 33133983 PMCID: PMC7544289 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Advanced mandibular osteoradionecrosis is arguably among the most challenging cases for reconstructive head and neck surgeons. Several reconstructive methods for complex mandibular defects have been reported; however, for advanced mandibular osteoradionecrosis, a safe option that minimizes the risk of renewed fistulation and infections is needed. For this purpose, we present a new technique using a fascia-sparing vertical rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap as protection for a vascularized free fibula graft (FFG). This technique also optimizes recipient site healing and functionality while minimizing donor site morbidity. Our initial experiences from a 4 patient case series are included. Mean operative time was 551 minutes (SD: 81 minutes). All donor sites were closed primarily. Mean time to discharge was 13 days (SD: 7 days), and mean time to full mobilization was 2 days (SD: 1 days). This double free flap technique completely envelops the FFG and plate with nonirradiated muscle. It allows for the transfer of an FFG without a skin island, thus avoiding the need for split skin graft closure. This results in faster healing and minimizes the risk of fibula donor site morbidity. The skin island of the vertical rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap has the added benefit of providing intraoral lining, which minimizes contractures and trismus. Although prospective long-term studies comparing this approach to other double flap procedures are needed, we argue that this technique is an optimal approach to safeguard the mandibular FFG reconstruction against the inherent risks of renewed complications in irradiated unhealthy tissue.
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Chauvel-Picard J, Kreutzer K, Heiland M, Kreusch T, Ebker T, Beck-Broichsitter B. One stage microvascular mandible reconstruction by using scapula chimeric flap combined with computer-aided-design and computer-aided-manufacturing plate including bilateral alloplastic TMJ prosthesis: A case report. Microsurgery 2020; 41:263-269. [PMID: 33103294 DOI: 10.1002/micr.30669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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This report focuses a defect comprising the complete mandible due to osteonecrosis, including both condyles, that required bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction with complete mandibular corpus using a computer-aided-design and computer-aided-manufacturing(CAD-CAM) planning to harvest a scapula chimeric free flap combined with plate including bilateral alloplastic TMJ prosthesis. This procedure was realized in one and the same surgery. A 73 year-old-man developed an osteoradionecrosis of the total mandible including both condyles after radiation therapy for a squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue base(cT4aN2bM0G3). A CAD-CAM reconstruction was planned with a plate extended by bilateral individual TMJ prosthesis, individual fossa components and combined with a composite free flap originating from the subscapular vessel system including scapula(circumflex subscapular artery) for reconstruction of the mandibular corpus which was osteotomized in three segments with a resection guide, the parascapular skin paddle (descending branch of circumflex subscapular artery) for compensation of the soft tissue deficiency of the cervical skin and latissimus dorsi muscle(thoracodorsal artery) for the inner mucosal lining and intraoral reconstruction. The subscapular artery was anastomosed to the external carotid artery and two concomitant veins were sutured end-to-side to the internal jugular vein. The patient was discharged without feeding tube and tracheostomy. No complications have been observed after 6 months follow-up. The patient was able to tolerate soft diet and had comprehensible speech. Thus, a total mandibular reconstruction including both condyles using alloplastic and autoplastic reconstruction in one and the same stage is a valid option and may be considered in comparably severe cases.
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- Julie Chauvel-Picard
- Department of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Nord, Saint-Etienne, France.,Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, France
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery and Dentistry, Head and Neck Center, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Kansara S, Wang T, Koochakzadeh S, Liou NE, Graboyes EM, Skoner JM, Hornig JD, Sandulache VC, Day TA, Huang AT. Prognostic factors associated with achieving total oral diet following osteocutaneous microvascular free tissue transfer reconstruction of the oral cavity. Oral Oncol 2019; 98:1-7. [PMID: 31521884 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2019.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Osteocutaneous microvascular free tissue transfer (OMFTT) is the current standard in reconstruction of large bony defects of the oral cavity. Although being able to swallow ranks as a top priority for patients undergoing OMFTT, factors associated with achieving an oral diet following surgery remain unclear. We sought to describe the rate of total oral diet achievement, and to identify possible pre-, intra-, and post-operative factors associated with achievement in patients undergoing OMFTT. METHODS Retrospective review between January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2018 at two tertiary academic centers. RESULTS 249 patients (67% male, mean age 58 years) met inclusion criteria, with a median follow up of 15 months. Overall, 142 (57%) of patients achieved a total PO diet post-operatively, with median time to achievement of 3.2 months. Multivariate analysis identified that lack of concurrent glossectomy (SHR 1.72 [1.09-2.70], p = 0.02), N0/1 disease (SHR 1.92 [1.16-3.13], p = 0.011), avoidance of post-operative fistula formation (SHR 1.96 [1.22-3.23], p = 0.005), pre-operative G-tube independence (SHR 3.33 [1.69-6.25], p < 0.001), and successful dental rehabilitation (SHR 2.08 [1.43-3.03], p < 0.001) are independently associated with total oral diet achievement. CONCLUSIONS Bony resections not requiring glossectomy, limited nodal disease burden, pre-operative gastrostomy-independence, avoidance of post-operative fistula, and dental rehabilitation are independently associated with achievement of total oral diet following OMFTT reconstruction of the oral cavity. Counseling patients on associated risk factors is important in guiding post-treatment expectations. Minimization of post-operative fistula, and maximization of dental rehabilitation may significantly improve total oral diet achievement in this patient population.
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- Sagar Kansara
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States.
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Fang H, Liu F, Sun C, Pang P. Impact of wound closure on fibular donor-site morbidity: a meta-analysis. BMC Surg 2019; 19:81. [PMID: 31277627 PMCID: PMC6612155 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0545-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Vascularized free fibular flaps have been the “workhorses” for reconstruction of many kinds of bone defects. Nevertheless, there is no consensus regarding the optimal wound closure method for fibular donor sites. This study aimed to compare prognostic outcomes of primarily closures (PC) and skin grafts (SG) for fibular donor sites. Methods Studies regarding donor-site outcomes of PC versus SG in patients undergoing free fibular flap procedures were included. Two authors individually searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and clinicaltrials.gov up to February 2019, extracted the data and assessed quality of each selected article. Ultimately, The incidences of donor-site morbidities were evaluated. Results Five studies with a total of 119 patients were included in our analysis. No significant differences were found with respect to the rates of donor-site problems between the PC and SG groups. Conclusions Fibular flap patients undergoing PC and SG wound closures may have similar donor-site outcomes. Additional large-scale studies are necessary to draw a solid conclusion. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12893-019-0545-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Hui Fang
- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, 117 Nanjing Bei Jie, Heping, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, 117 Nanjing Bei Jie, Heping, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110002, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, 117 Nanjing Bei Jie, Heping, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110002, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Oromaxillofacial-Head and Neck Surgery, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, 117 Nanjing Bei Jie, Heping, Shenyang, Liaoning, 110002, People's Republic of China.
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Challenges in Microsurgical Reconstruction for Craniofacial Osteomyelitis With Resultant Osteonecrosis. J Craniofac Surg 2019; 30:1960-1965. [PMID: 31232982 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000005594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic osteomyelitis is characterized by compromised blood supply and eventual osteonecrosis. Definitive treatment requires aggressive resection of affected bone. The resultant defect poses a unique challenge to reconstructive surgeons. Much of the literature on craniofacial osteomyelitis focuses on infection eradication, rather than subsequent reconstruction. This article reports representative cases from our experience with free flap reconstruction for defects secondary to chronic osteomyelitis of the craniofacial skeleton. METHODS/RESULTS The authors selected 5 of the most difficult reconstructive cases of craniofacial osteomyelitis from our experience in a single tertiary referral institution with a follow-up of at least 6 months. Three of the 5 cases arose in the setting of previous head and neck cancer treated with resection and radiation therapy. One case had a previous surgical craniotomy complicated by osteomyelitis and multiple failed alloplastic reconstructions. The final case was due to multiple gunshots to the head, with subsequent cerebral and cranial abscess (>1000cc). In each case, the defect was successfully treated with free tissue transfer. Two cases required creation of recipient vessels with an arteriovenous loop. CONCLUSIONS Free tissue transfer provides a versatile and effective tool in the reconstruction of extensive craniofacial osteomyelitis defects. Furthermore, the addition of vascularized tissue can protect against further episodes of osteomyelitis. Finally, arteriovenous loops can be employed successfully when prior radiation and infection of the wound bed precludes the use of local recipient target vessels.
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Computer-assisted resection and reconstruction of bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the mandible using 2 separate flaps prepared from a single fibula. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2018; 126:102-106. [PMID: 29627200 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2018.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2017] [Revised: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 02/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Osteoradionecrosis of the mandible is a late radiation-induced complication, which is a major concern in survivors of head and neck cancer. STUDY DESIGN In this study, we present a case of a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who developed extensive bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the ascending ramus of the mandible. After preoperative virtual surgical planning, the obtained data were used to fabricate patient-specific cutting templates. The bilateral mandibular defects were reconstructed using 2 separate flaps prepared from a single fibula. RESULTS Both defects were successfully reconstructed, and satisfactory aesthetic and functional results were achieved. CONCLUSIONS Bilateral mandibular osteoradionecrosis can be managed with virtual surgical planning, and the defects can be reconstructed using 2 separate flaps prepared from a single fibula.
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Wong ATT, Lai SY, Gunn GB, Beadle BM, Fuller CD, Barrow MP, Hofstede TM, Chambers MS, Sturgis EM, Mohamed ASR, Lewin JS, Hutcheson KA. Symptom burden and dysphagia associated with osteoradionecrosis in long-term oropharynx cancer survivors: A cohort analysis. Oral Oncol 2017; 66:75-80. [PMID: 28249651 DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2017.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose is to examine the relationship between mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) and chronic dysphagia in long-term oropharynx cancer (OPC) survivors, and to determine the perceived symptom burden associated with ORN. MATERIALS AND METHODS Medical records of 349 OPC patients treated with bilateral IMRT and systemic therapy were reviewed. ORN was graded using a published 4-point classification schema. Patients were considered to have chronic dysphagia if they had aspiration pneumonia, stricture or aspiration detected by fluoroscopy or endoscopy, and/or feeding tube dependence in long-term follow-up ⩾1year following radiotherapy. MD Anderson Symptom Inventory - Head and Neck Module (MDASI-HN) scores were analyzed in a nested cross-sectional survey sample of 118 patients. RESULTS 34 (9.7%, 95% CI: 6.8-13.3%) patients developed ORN and 45 (12.9%, 95% CI: 9.6-16.9%) patients developed chronic dysphagia. Prevalence of chronic dysphagia was significantly higher in ORN cases (12/34, 35%) compared to those who did not develop ORN (33/315, 11%, p<0.001). ORN grade was also significantly associated with prevalence of dysphagia (p<0.001); the majority of patients with grade 4 ORN requiring major surgery (6 patients, 75%) were found to have chronic dysphagia. Summary MDASI-HN symptom scores did not significantly differ by ORN grade. Significantly higher symptom burden was reported, however, among ORN cases compared to those without ORN for MDASI-HN swallowing (p=0.033), problems with teeth and/or gums (p=0.016) and change in activity (p=0.015) item scores. CONCLUSIONS ORN is associated with excess burden of chronic dysphagia and higher symptom severity related to swallowing, dentition and activity limitations.
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- Angela T T Wong
- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Application of Intraoperative Navigation for the Reconstruction of Mandibular Defects With Microvascular Fibular Flaps-Preliminary Clinical Experiences. J Craniofac Surg 2016; 27:751-5. [DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000002430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Surgical navigation-assisted mandibular reconstruction with fibula flaps. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 45:448-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2015.08.1006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2015] [Revised: 06/28/2015] [Accepted: 08/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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