The treatment of tissue defects related to the compartment syndrome occurring in the fibula osteocutaneous free flap donor area with vacuum assisted closure therapy

Microsurgery ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 417-418
Author(s):  
Adem Topkara ◽  
Adem Ozkan ◽  
Ramazan Hakan Ozcan
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure ◽  
Donor Area ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy ◽  
Tissue Defects

Preliminary Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life after Tongue Reconstruction with the Vastus Lateralis Myofascial Free Flap

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armando De Virgilio ◽  
Andrea Costantino ◽  
Raul Pellini ◽  
Gerardo Petruzzi ◽  
Giuseppe Mercante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Vastus Lateralis ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Donor Area ◽  
Tongue Reconstruction ◽  
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AbstractThe aim of the present study is to report our preliminary experience with the vastus lateralis myofascial free flap (VLMFF) for tongue reconstruction according to tongue and donor site functional outcomes. Twelve consecutive patients (F: 5; median age: 54.0 years, interquartile range or IQR 42.75–69.0) were included. The validated European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer of the Head and Neck 35 Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-H&N35) and the performance status scale for head and neck cancer (PSS-HN) questionnaires were used to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The lower extremity functional scale (LEFS) was used to self-report the donor area function. All patients were successfully treated, and no VLMFF failure was detected during a median follow-up period of 10.5 months (IQR: 6.5–33.0). The HRQOL showed a median EORTC QLQ-H&N35 score of 56.0 (IQR: 50.0–72.5). The median PSS-HN score was 80.0 (IQR: 45.0–95.0), 75.0 (IQR: 62.5–100.0), 75.0 (IQR: 62.5–100.0) for “Normalcy of Diet,” “Public Eating,” and “Understandability of Speech,” respectively. The self-reported function of the lower extremities (donor area) showed a median LEFS of 59.0 (IQR: 32.5–74.0). This study reports optimistic data regarding the functional and quality of life outcomes after tongue reconstruction using VLMFF. Prospective controlled studies are needed to demonstrate advantages and disadvantages when compared with other reconstructive techniques.

scholarly journals Impact of vacuum-assisted closure therapy on outcomes of sternal wound dehiscence

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Tarzia ◽  
Massimiliano Carrozzini ◽  
Giacomo Bortolussi ◽  
Edward Buratto ◽  
Jonida Bejko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Dehiscence ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure ◽  
Sternal Wound Dehiscence ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy

Vacuum-assisted closure therapy in the management of head and neck wounds

2009 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karan Dhir ◽  
Anthony J. Reino ◽  
Jon Lipana
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy

Vacuum-assisted closure therapy in pyoderma gangrenosum

2005 ◽  
Vol 28 (8) ◽  
pp. 529-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Mandal ◽  
P. Addison ◽  
K. Stewart ◽  
P. Neligan
Keyword(s):  
Pyoderma Gangrenosum ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure ◽  
Vacuum Assisted Closure Therapy

Free Flap Coverage of Upper and Lower Limb Tissue Defects in Children: A Series of 22 Patients

2003 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franck Duteille ◽  
Aymeric Lim ◽  
Gilles Dautel
Keyword(s):  
Free Flap ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Flap Coverage ◽  
Tissue Defects

scholarly journals Results of Microvascular Free Flap for Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects: Our Early Experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Debashis Biswas ◽  
Md Abul Kalam ◽  
Tanveer Ahmed ◽  
Md Rabiul Karim Khan
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Soft Tissue Defect ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Tissue Defect ◽  
Radial Forearm ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Microvascular Free Flap ◽  
Tissue Defects

Extensive soft tissue defects following trauma, burn or after cancer surgery need coverage by flaps. Sometimes surrounding tissues are not healthy enough or quantity is not favorable to provide adequate pedicle flaps. Microvascular free flap can provide healthy tissue of adequate amount from distant area for those difficult situations.15 microvascular free flaps were performed from October 2011 to February 2013. Radial forearm free flap was done in 8 and Latissimusdorsi (LD) flap in 7 cases. 10 flaps done in foot, ankle & lower leg region (radial forearm-5, LD-5) and 5 flaps were done in face and scalp region (radial forearm-4, LD-1).12 flaps healed uneventfully with good coverage of the defect. Average ischemia time was 135 min (range 100-240 min) and average anastomosis time was 75 min (average 60-100 min). 2 flaps failed. There was necrosis of the tip of 2 LD and cumbersome swelling of the flap was found in 2 cases of LD flaps.Large soft tissue defect of body where local or regional flaps are not feasible; can be easily covered with free flaps. Its capacity to cover huge soft tissue defect has neutralizes its technical demand. Though complications are still high in our hands; can be reduced performing more number of cases. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bdjps.v3i2.18242 Bangladesh Journal of Plastic Surgery July 2012, 3(2): 33-37

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