Outcomes following Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Reconstructing Skull Base Defects.

Objective Successful resection of complex tumors involving the skull base (SB) depends on the ability to reconstruct the resulting defects. The objective of this study was to assess the outcomes of patients undergoing reconstruction after resection of SB tumors with free flaps. Methods From 1995 to 2010 a retrospective review of cases was undertaken.

[Free flap reconstruction in the head and neck. Indications, technical aspects and outcomes].

Introduction And Objectives: The use of microvascular free flaps (MFF) has become a common method of head and neck reconstruction because of its high success rates and better functional results. We report our experience in reconstructing complex defects with MFF.

Methods: We analysed a series of 246 patients that underwent reconstruction using MFF in our Department from 1991 to 2013.

Outcomes following pharyngolaryngectomy with fasciocutaneous free flap reconstruction and salivary bypass tube.

Objectives/hypothesis: Reconstruction of the pharyngoesophageal defects is one of the most challenging for head and neck surgeons. We evaluated our experience in the hypopharyngeal reconstruction using a fasciocutaneous free flap in conjunction with a Montgomery salivary bypass tube (MSBT).

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Use of lateral circumflex femoral artery system free flaps in skull base reconstruction.

We present a 10-year retrospective study at a tertiary center designed to evaluate the advantages, complications, and comparative results using lateral circumflex femoral artery (LCFA) system free flaps for cranial base reconstruction. In this study, a cranial base defect refers to exposed intracranial contents to the skin, paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, oropharynx, or oral cavity. These defects resulted from resections of primary or recurrent neoplasms or from secondary problems after cranial base surgery.