Free-tissue transfers for reconstruction of oromandibular area in children

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dc.contributor.authorBilkay, Ufuk
dc.contributor.authorTiftikcioglu, Yigit Ozer
dc.contributor.authorTemiz, Gokhan
dc.contributor.authorOzek, Cuneyt
dc.contributor.authorAkin, Yalcin
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-27T19:57:28Z
dc.date.available2019-10-27T19:57:28Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.departmentEge Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Currently, free-tissue transfers are commonly used for various reconstructive purposes in adults. However, there is a lack of large series of free flap reconstruction in children, especially for reconstruction of oromandibular defects. Our study aims to share our experience in free-flap reconstruction of some challenging pediatric cases. Materials and methods: Pediatric free-flap interventions (<18-year-old) that were performed between 2000 and 2006 in our clinic were retrospectively evaluated. Eighteen free-tissue transfers were performed in 17 pediatric cases. Epidemiologic data, etiology, defects, preferred free flaps, and results have been compared and analyzed. Results: A total of 17 patients (18 free flaps) were analyzed. Mean age was 10.4 years. The etiology was tumor in 11 cases, traffic accident in 5 cases, and gunshot in 1 case. Double-flap transfer was performed to one patient with a devastating shotgun wound and single flap transfers to others. A total of 8 osseous flaps, 7 osteocutaneous flaps, and 3 septocutaneous flaps were transferred. Total superficial flap necrosis was encountered in one flap (5.8%) while partial superficial necrosis was seen on two flaps (11.7%). Sixteen of the 17 cases reconstructed, including the three cases with complications, resulted in good functional and cosmetic outcome. One case was lost in the sixth postoperative month due to septisemia during chemotherapy. All the surviving 16 cases acquired bony fusion, mastication, and speech in addition to good cosmetic results. Conclusion: Pediatric free-tissue transfers are increasing due to the development of better equipment, finer surgical technique, and a better understanding of the unique characteristics of pediatric cases. In our opinion, high success rates with good cosmetic and functional results can be obtained if the specific requirements of the pediatric procedures are met. (C) 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1002/micr.20457en_US
dc.identifier.endpage98en_US
dc.identifier.issn0738-1085
dc.identifier.issue2en_US
dc.identifier.pmid18220251en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/Aen_US
dc.identifier.startpage91en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1002/micr.20457
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11454/40955
dc.identifier.volume28en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000254103300004en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherWiley-Lissen_US
dc.relation.ispartofMicrosurgeryen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.titleFree-tissue transfers for reconstruction of oromandibular area in childrenen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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