Kevin J Contrera, Abbas M Hassan, John W Shuck, Michael Bobian, Austin Y Ha, Edward I Chang, Patrick B Garvey, Margaret S Roubaud, Z-Hye Lee, Mathew M Hanasono, Neil D Gross, Jeffrey N Myers, Peirong Yu, Rene D Largo
OBJECTIVE: Examine outcomes for lateral arm autologous tissue transfer in head and neck reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Tertiary cancer center. METHODS: All patients who underwent traditional lateral arm, extended lateral arm, and lateral forearm flaps for head and neck reconstruction from 2012 to 2022 were assessed. Disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) was measured. Factors associated with complications and enteral or mixed diet were evaluated by multivariable regression...
November 30, 2023: Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery