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Deneuve S, Majoufre C, Testelin S, Barry B, Louis MY, Longis J, Bouchet J, Damecourt A, Salvan D, Atallah S, Saroul N, Nokovitch L, Bach C, Berta E, Dupret-Bories A, Julieron M. Donor site sequelae and patient satisfaction after head and neck reconstruction with a radial forearm free flap. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 278:4051-4058. [PMID: 33721068 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-021-06649-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sophie Deneuve
- Surgical Oncology Department, Centre Léon Berard, 28 rue Laennec, 69008, Lyon, France.
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital-Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Department, University Hospital-Amiens, Amiens, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Department, University Hospital Bichat, Paris, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Department, University Hospital-Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Department, Comprehesive Cancer Center Oscar Lambret, Lille, France
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- Head and Neck Department, University Hospital Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- ENT Department, Sud Francilien General Hospital, Corbeil, France
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- ENT Department, University Hospital Tenon, Paris, France
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- ENT Department, University Hospital-Clermont-Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Surgical Oncology Department, Centre Léon Berard, 28 rue Laennec, 69008, Lyon, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Department, Hopital Foch General Hospital, Suresnes, France
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- Maxilofacial Surgery Department, Annecy General Hospital, Annecy, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Department, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse Oncopole, Toulouse, France
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- Head and Neck Surgery Department, Comprehesive Cancer Center Oscar Lambret, Lille, France
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