scholarly journals Osteocutaneous flaps for head and neck reconstruction: A focused evaluation of donor site morbidity and patient reported outcome measures in different reconstruction options

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 495-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Kearns ◽  
Panagiotis Ermogenous ◽  
Simon Myers ◽  
Ali Mahmoud Ghanem
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Donor Site Morbidity ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Head And Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Neck Reconstruction ◽  
Patient Reported

Readability of Patient‐Reported Outcome Measures for Head and Neck Oncology

2020 ◽  
Vol 130 (12) ◽  
pp. 2839-2842
Author(s):  
Saangyoung E. Lee ◽  
Zainab Farzal ◽  
Charles S. Ebert ◽  
Adam M. Zanation
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Head And Neck Oncology ◽  
Patient Reported

scholarly journals Identifying Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for Routine Surveillance of Physical and Emotional Symptoms in Head and Neck Cancer Populations: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 4162
Author(s):  
Sheilla de Oliveira Faria ◽  
Gillian Hurwitz ◽  
Jaemin Kim ◽  
Jacqueline Liberty ◽  
Kimberly Orchard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Patient Reported

The aims of this review were to identify symptoms experienced by head and neck cancer (HNC) patients and their prevalence, as well as to compare symptom coverage identified in HNC specific patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). Searches of Ovid Medline, Embase, PsychInfo, and CINAHL were conducted to identify studies. The search revealed 4569 unique articles and identified 115 eligible studies. The prevalence of reported symptoms was highly variable among included studies. Variability in sample size, timing of the assessments, and the use of different measures was noted across studies. Content mapping of commonly used PROMs showed variability and poor capture of prevalent symptoms, even though validation studies confirmed satisfactory reliability and validity. This suggests limitations of some of the tools in providing an accurate and comprehensive picture of the patient’s symptoms and problems.

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

A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures in head and neck cancer surgery

2007 ◽  
Vol 136 (4) ◽  
pp. 525-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Pusic ◽  
Jeffrey C. Liu ◽  
Constance M. Chen ◽  
Stefan Cano ◽  
Kristen Davidge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Patient Reported

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.

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