Reconstruction of complex radiation-induced injuries using free-tissue transfer.

Abstract:

:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of free-tissue transfers for the reconstruction of radiation-induced complex injuries. The case files for patients who underwent reconstruction for radiation-induced injuries between May 1988 and November 1995 at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center were retrospectively reviewed. Thirty patients in whom 33 free flaps were done were included. Radiation-induced defects were located in the head and neck (n=23), extremities (n=4), chest wall (n=2), and inguinal area (n=1) The mean period between irradiation and injury was 78 months (range: 4 months to 38 years). Free-tissue transfer was successful in 97 percent (32/33) of patients. The overall complication rate was 40 percent (12/30). Flap donor sites included the fibula (n=12), latissimus dorsi (n=6), rectus abdominis (n=6), iliac crest (n=4), scapula (n=3), and radial forearm (n=2). Large-caliber vessels in the cervical, axillary, or inguinal regions were most commonly used to revascularize flaps. Vein grafts were used in five cases for the artery (2/5) or vein (3/5). Pedicle thrombosis occurred in three cases in recipient vessels located within the irradiated field. Two flaps were salvaged; one was lost, and the patient required a second free-flap reconstruction The mean follow-up was 40 months (range: 2.5 to 83 months). The disease-free survival rate was 67 percent (20/30), local failures occurred in 10 percent (3/30) of patients, and 23.3 percent (7/30) of patients either died or were lost to follow-up. Healing of radiation-induced wounds may be achieved using free-tissue transfers, but complications are frequent. Large-caliber irradiated vessels may be used to revascularize flaps, but there may be an increased risk of pedicle thrombosis.

journal_name

J Reconstr Microsurg

authors

Gürlek A,Miller MJ,Amin AA,Evans GR,Reece GP,Baldwin BJ,Schusterman MA,Kroll SS,Robb GL

doi

10.1055/s-2007-1000187

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1998-07-01 00:00:00

pages

337-40

issue

5

eissn

0743-684X

issn

1098-8947

journal_volume

14

pub_type

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