Donor site morbidity and quality of life after microvascular head and neck reconstruction with free fibula and deep-circumflex iliac artery flaps

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Schardt ◽  
Angela Schmid ◽  
Jens Bodem ◽  
Johannes Krisam ◽  
Jürgen Hoffmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Iliac Artery ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery ◽  
Free Fibula

scholarly journals Free flap head and neck reconstruction in the elderly: what is the impact on quality of life?

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ferri ◽  
E. Segna ◽  
A. Varazzani ◽  
C. Copelli ◽  
S. Valsecchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Neck Reconstruction ◽  
The Impact

Measuring Health-related Quality of Life Outcomes in Head and Neck Reconstruction

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia R. Albornoz ◽  
Andrea L. Pusic ◽  
Patrick Reavey ◽  
Amie M. Scott ◽  
Anne F. Klassen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Quality Of Life Outcomes ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Free-Flap Head and Neck Reconstruction and Quality of Life: A 2-Year Prospective Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 118 (5) ◽  
pp. 874-880 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Bozec ◽  
Gilles Poissonnet ◽  
Emmanuel Chamorey ◽  
Cédric Casanova ◽  
Jacques Vallicioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Free Flap ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Neck Reconstruction

Donor site morbidity after scapular tip free flaps in head-and-neck reconstruction

Microsurgery ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 447-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvano Ferrari ◽  
Andrea Ferri ◽  
Bernardo Bianchi ◽  
Andrea Varazzani ◽  
Giuseppe Perlangeli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Neck Reconstruction

Palatomaxillary Obturation and Facial Prosthetics in Head and Neck Reconstruction

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (06) ◽  
pp. 715-721
Author(s):  
Weitao Wang ◽  
Tom Shokri ◽  
Aurora Vincent ◽  
Allison Vest ◽  
Fayette Williams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Free Tissue Transfer ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Surgical Reconstruction ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Facial Prostheses

AbstractRehabilitation of head and neck defects following trauma, oncologic resection, or congenital malformation is a challenging task. Not only is the restoration of three-dimensional form necessary for acceptable cosmesis, but simultaneous restoration of functional speech and swallow is also essential for optimal reconstruction outcomes. While advances in free tissue transfer have allowed surgical reconstruction of head and neck defects once considered inoperable and associated with poor quality of life, not all patients are ideal surgical candidates. As such, nonsurgical solutions to both functional and cosmetic restoration remain a necessary alternative option. Facial prostheses and palatomaxillary obturators have evolved with increasingly biocompatible materials as well as retention systems to address significant defects that challenge the limits of surgical reconstruction.

scholarly journals Cosmetic Tattooing of Free Flaps following Head and Neck Reconstruction

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin D. Batstone ◽  
Carly M. Fox ◽  
Mary E. Dingley ◽  
C. Peter Cornelius
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Free Flaps ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
No Donor ◽  
Neck Reconstruction ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
The One

Free flap reconstruction of the head and neck is a widespread procedure. The aesthetic outcome is frequently compromised by color mismatch between the donor site skin and the complex pigmentation of the face. Various surgical procedures have been described to improve the appearance of external skin paddles. Medical tattooing is commonly used for nipple pigmentation in breast reconstruction and cosmetic procedures such as permanent makeup. This article describes the technique and its application to head and neck reconstruction. Medical tattooing can be used to improve the cosmetic appearance of head and neck free flaps. There is no donor site morbidity and subtle changes in color can be replicated. The article describes the technique of medical tattooing with the use of illustrative cases. Medical tattooing is a viable alternative for improving the appearance of cutaneous skin paddles following head and neck reconstruction with free flaps. Its advantages include no donor site morbidity, availability of an infinite range of colors, no requirement for general anesthesia, and the ability to use multiple colors in the one flap for complex pigmentation requirements. Its disadvantages include the need for specialized skills and equipment and the fading of color over time.

The effect of head and neck reconstruction on quality of life

1999 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Mark K. Wax ◽  
Larry L. Myers ◽  
Peter E. Andersen ◽  
James I. Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Neck Reconstruction
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