Chotipanich A, Wongmanee S. The infrahyoid myocutaneous flap for reconstruction after oral cancer resection: A retrospective single-surgeon study.
World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018;
4:273-7. [PMID:
30564791 DOI:
10.1016/j.wjorl.2018.07.001]
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Abstract
Objective
To review our experience with infrahyoid myocutaneous flap in reconstruction after oral cancer resection.
Methods
Chart reviews were completed for all patients who underwent oral reconstruction with an infrahyoid myocutaneous flap by a single surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology at Chonburi Cancer Hospital from 2011 to 2017. Characteristics of the patients and postoperative complications were analyzed.
Results
Of the 34 patients in the study, 10 (29.4%) developed partial flap loss and 1 (2.9%) developed total flap loss. All cases of partial flap loss resolved with conservative treatment. Apparent cancer involvement of a cervical lymph node was significantly associated with flap failure (odds ratio: 5.0, 95% CI: 1.03-24.28).
Conclusions
The infrahyoid myocutaneous flap is a fairly reliable reconstruction method. The flap should be performed with caution in cases with gross lymph node involvement.
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