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[Reconstruction by thoracodorsal perforator flap after petrosectomy]
A Stein1, M Atlan2, R Hervochon3
1Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Tenon, AP-HP, 4, rue de la Chine 75020 Paris, France.
Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|June 13, 2020
Summary
Petrosectomy, a major surgery, often requires reconstruction. Free flaps offer a viable solution for large defects or post-radiation cases, improving patient rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Petrosectomy involves extensive bone resection, potentially leading to infectious complications and functional deficits.
- Reconstruction is crucial for patient rehabilitation after petrosectomy, with local flaps often insufficient for large defects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the challenges and limited literature on post-petrosectomy reconstruction.
- To emphasize the utility of free flaps in complex cases and share clinical experience.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on reconstruction options post-petrosectomy.
- Case presentation of a patient with osteoradionecrosis requiring free flap reconstruction.
Main Results:
- Few established reconstruction options exist for large post-petrosectomy defects.
- Free flaps provide an effective solution for extensive defects, particularly after radiotherapy.
Conclusions:
- Free flap reconstruction is essential for managing large defects after petrosectomy, especially in cases of osteoradionecrosis.
- Increased awareness and sharing of experience are needed to improve care for these complex reconstructive challenges.
