Late-onset anterolateral thigh free flap failure in buccal carcinoma reconstruction.
- Author:
Daniel Jose C. MENDOZA
1
;
Cristina S. NIEVES
1
;
Samantha S. CASTANEDA
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Human; Male; Middle Aged; Free Tissue Flaps; Thigh; Neck Dissection; Mandibular Osteotomy; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
- From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2017;32(2):47-50
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of late-onset anterolateral thigh free flap failure in reconstruction of a defect from excision of buccal carcinoma.
METHODS:
Design: Case Report
Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital
Patient: One
RESULTS: A 57-year-old man with well-differentiated buccal squamous cell carcinoma underwent wide excision with segmental mandibulectomy, bilateral neck dissection and anterolateral thigh free flap reconstruction. Complete failure of the anterolateral thigh free flap was documented on the 29th post-operative day.
CONCLUSION: Late-onset flap failure is mainly non-vascular in etiology. However, flap failure is more likely multifactorial. Frequent follow-up after hospital discharge is recommended to monitor flap viability. - Full text:pjohns 22.pdf
