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  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Klinikum Bogenhausen Teaching Hospital, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.

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Tissue expansion of free and regional flaps improves outcomes in head and neck reconstruction after burns. Pre-expansion is key for optimizing function, aesthetics, and patient satisfaction while minimizing donor site morbidity.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Burn Reconstruction

Background:

  • Postburn head and neck contractures present significant functional and aesthetic challenges.
  • Recurrent contractures, limited motion, and facial disfigurement impact patient satisfaction and social well-being.
  • This study evaluates surgical approaches, focusing on tissue expansion for free and regional flaps.

Observation:

  • Twenty patients with severe postburn head and neck contractures underwent 26 flap reconstructions.
  • Pre-expansion was utilized in all locoregional flaps and 62% of free flaps to enhance tissue quality and minimize donor site morbidity.
  • Complications included expander issues and flap loss, with higher rates in free flaps.

Findings:

  • Locoregional flaps had a 25% complication rate and 33% revision rate.

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  • Free flaps experienced a 36% complication rate and a 93% revision rate.
  • Despite complications, both methods showed long-term improvements.

    • Implications:

    • Both locoregional and distant tissue transfers are valuable in head and neck reconstruction.
    • Pre-expansion is an essential technique for optimizing outcomes.
    • Adherence to principles of aesthetic subunits and pre-expansion enhances range of motion, aesthetics, and patient satisfaction.