| Literature DB >> 23229643 |
Fernando López1, Carlos Suárez, Susana Carnero, Clara Martín, Daniel Camporro, José L Llorente.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the course of reconstructive treatment and outcomes with use of free flaps after orbital exenteration for malignancy. Charts of patients who had free flap reconstruction after orbital exenteration were retrospectively reviewed and the surgical technique was evaluated. Demographics, histology, surgical management, complications, locoregional control, and survival were analyzed. We performed 22 flaps in 21 patients. Reconstruction was undertaken mainly with anterolateral thigh (56 %), radial forearm (22 %), or parascapular (22 %) free flaps. Complications occurred in 33 % of patients and the flap's success rate was 91 %. The 5-year locoregional control and survival rates were 42 and 37 %, respectively. Free tissue transfer is a reliable, safe, and effective method for repair of defects of the orbit and periorbital structures resulting from oncologic resection. The anterolateral thigh flap is a versatile option to reconstruct the many orbital defects encountered.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID： 23229643 DOI： 10.1007/s00405-012-2308-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol ISSN： 0937-4477 Impact factor: 2.503