Unfavorable Results After Free Tissue Transfer to Head and Neck: Lessons Based on Experience from the University of Toronto

Marika Kuuskeri; Anne C O'Neill; Stefan O P Hofer

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2016.05.003

Unfavorable Results After Free Tissue Transfer to Head and Neck: Lessons Based on Experience from the University of Toronto

Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Oct;43(4):639-51. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2016.05.003. Epub 2016 Jul 9.

Authors

Marika Kuuskeri¹, Anne C O'Neill¹, Stefan O P Hofer²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8N-865, Toronto, Ontario M5G2C4, Canada.
² Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Health Network, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8N-865, Toronto, Ontario M5G2C4, Canada. Electronic address: Stefan.hofer@uhn.ca.

PMID: 27601389
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2016.05.003

Abstract

The purpose of the current article is to provide an overview of the functional and aesthetic unfavorable results of head and neck reconstruction, and provide suggestions on how to address these issues. Understanding the consequences of an unsuccessful reconstruction provides the foundation for proper planning and personalized approach to reconstruction of lost structures.

Keywords: Facial reconstruction; Free tissue transfer; Mandible; Maxilla; Oral cavity; Skull base reconstruction; Unfavorable result.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Esthetics
Head / surgery*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery
Humans
Microsurgery
Neck / surgery*
Plastic Surgery Procedures / adverse effects
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Quality of Life
Recovery of Function
Surgical Flaps / adverse effects*
Surgical Flaps / blood supply
Treatment Outcome