Radial Forearm Free Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction: Our Experience and Outcome

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2024年10月29日

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Neizekhotuo Brian Shunyu,
Zareen Lynrah,
Jayanta Medhi,
Lomtu Ronrang,
Hanifa Akhtar,
Deepanava J. Das,
Manu C. balakrishnan,
Lham Dorjee,
Ratan Medhi,
Chanmiki Sayoo,
Clement Momin

摘要

Background

Radial forearm free flap is the workhorse for head and neck reconstruction especially for complex soft tissue defects.

Materials and Methods

Retrospective study of 117 consecutive radial forearm free flaps performed during the ten years from 2012 to 2022.

Results

Our study's survival rate of radial forearm free flap was 94.1% (110/117). The donor site tendon exposure occurred in five patients; secondary skin grafting was required in seven patients.

Conclusion

Radial forearm free flap is ideal for complex soft tissue head and neck defect reconstruction as it has a high success rate with low donor site morbidity.