Reconstruction of maxillectomy and midfacial defects using latissimus dorsi-scapular free flaps in a comprehensive cancer center

A. Moya-Plana, M. Veyrat, J. F. Honart, K. de Fremicourt, H. Alkhashnam, B. Sarfati, F. Janot, N. Leymarie, S. Temam, F. Kolb

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    Background: The standard of care for sinonasal malignancies is a large surgical resection followed by radiotherapy. Midfacial defects resulting from maxillectomy require a complex reconstruction procedure. Given their adaptability, chimeric flaps such as latissimus dorsi-scapular (LDS) free flaps appear to be a good option. Material & methods: We performed a single-center retrospective study of consecutive patients with sinonasal cancers where a LDS free flap was used for reconstruction. We assessed the postoperative complications and the functional, aesthetic and oncologic outcomes. Results: Eighty-four patients were included. Primary tumors were staged as T4a in 68% of cases; 38.3% of the patients received induction chemotherapy and 82.7% received adjuvant radiotherapy. Based on our classification of midfacial and palatal defects, the majority of the patients (69%) had a type IIa with interruption of the three facial pillars. The orbital floor was removed in 55.9% of cases. The median follow-up was 45 months. Total flap necrosis with no possible revascularization occurred in 5.9% of cases. For the orbital reconstruction, a revision procedure was needed for necrosis and/or infection of the costal cartilage graft in eight cases (17%). More than 90% of the patients had no functional disorders regarding speaking, swallowing and chewing. Soft palate involvement was a prognostic factor of speech (p < 10−4) and swallowing (p = .005) disorders. Dental rehabilitation was realized in 70.2% of the patients. No severe complications were observed in the donor site, except for one seroma. Conclusion: A LDS free flap is a reliable technique for the reconstruction of complex midfacial defects.

    langue originaleAnglais
    Numéro d'article104468
    journalOral Oncology
    Volume99
    Les DOIs
    étatPublié - 1 déc. 2019

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