REDUCTION OF COMPLICATION RATE AT RADIAL FOREARM FLAP DONOR SITES

被引：37
作者：
BOOTZ, F
BIESINGER, E
机构：
[1] Department of Otolaryngology, University of Tübingen
来源：
ORL-JOURNAL FOR OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY AND ITS RELATED SPECIALTIES | 1991年 / 53卷 / 03期
关键词：
FOREARM FLAP; RADIAL; DONOR SITE DEFECT;
D O I：
10.1159/000276211
中图分类号：
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号：
100213 ;
摘要：
The radial forearm flap has become a versatile tissue transfer in head and neck surgery, especially in the reconstruction of the pharynx and oral cavity. Still, many surgeons avoid its application because of the possible donor site complications. In 29 of 51 patients who were operated between July 1987 and April 1990 at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Tubingen, we evaluated the function and aesthetic appearance of the radial forearm donor site after surgery. We found a much lower complication rate compared to some reports in the literature. With a questionnaire, the patients were asked how they judged the function and appearance of the forearm donor site. Further tests were made to detect a possible reduced mobility of the hand, and to measure the strength of the hand. Postoperative complications and their management as well as our concept of dealing with the radial forearm flap donor site to minimize complications are discussed.
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