Observational study of the long-term impact of donor-site sequelae after head and neck reconstruction by free anterolateral thigh flap - 31/10/21
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Abstract |
Objective |
Free anterolateral thigh flap has many applications in head and neck reconstruction surgery. The aims of the present study were: (1) to assess functional and esthetic sequelae of harvesting for oncologic purposes; and (2) to assess long-term impact of harvesting on quality of life according to patient and to physician.
Materials and methods |
Forty-one patients undergoing reconstruction by free anterolateral thigh flap following oncologic head and neck surgery were assessed by questionnaire at>6 months postoperatively. Donor site sequelae were assessed in consultation. Harvesting impact was assessed on 5-point Likert scales by patient and by surgeon.
Results |
Thirty nine percent of patients showed≥1 sequelae. Donor site sequela impact on sport, daily living and work was assessed by patients as none or mild in 94%, 98% and 100% of cases, respectively. Sixty-one percent of patients and 58.5% of surgeons considered scar esthetics to be discreet or very discreet.
Conclusion |
Morbidity related to anterolateral thigh flap harvesting was low, and functional sequelae at the donor site were well tolerated. The scar was only moderately satisfactory, but could easily be hidden.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Reconstruction, Anterolateral thigh flap, Morbidity, Sequelae, Donor site
Plan
Vol 138 - N° 6
P. 431-435 - décembre 2021 Retour au numéro
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