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Reconstructive Options after Oncological Rhinectomy: State of the Art
Andrea Migliorelli1, Rossella Sgarzani2,3, Giovanni Cammaroto4
1ENT & Audiology Unit, Department of Neurosciences, University Hospital of Ferrara, 44100 Ferrara, Italy.
Background:
The nose is a central component of the face, and it is fundamental to an individual's recognition and attractiveness. The aim of this study is to present a review of the last twenty years literature on reconstructive techniques after oncological rhinectomy.
Methods:
Literature searches were conducted in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Medline and Google Scholar. "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA)" for scoping review was followed.
Results:
Seventeen articles regarding total rhinectomy reconstruction were finally identified in the English literature, with a total of 447 cases. The prostheses were the reconstructive choice in 213 (47.7%) patients, followed by local flaps in 172 (38.5%) and free flaps in 62 (13.8%). The forehead flap (FF) and the radial forearm free flap (RFFF) are the most frequently used flaps.
Conclusions:
This study shows that both prosthetic and surgical reconstruction are very suitable solutions in terms of surgical and aesthetic outcomes for the patient.
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