Publications by authors named "S Nedrud"
Article Synopsis
- Microvascular free flap reconstruction, while intended to restore function and aesthetics in head and neck surgery, often requires elective revisions to improve contour, symmetry, and support for dental needs.
- The study aimed to determine the rate and risk factors for these elective revisions by analyzing data from 377 patients who underwent free flap surgeries from 2014 to 2021, following a cohort design.
- Results indicated that demographic, medical history, and complications potentially influenced the necessity for revisions, with a significant portion of the sample requiring additional surgeries to enhance results.
Functional outcomes and survival after total glossectomy with laryngectomy: a systematic review.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg
February 2025
Article Synopsis
- Total glossectomy with laryngectomy (TGL) is a high-risk surgery for advanced tongue cancer, significantly impacting quality of life, especially in speech and swallowing.
- A systematic review found that only 12.1% of patients regained functional speech post-surgery, while 53.3% were able to swallow again.
- Additionally, about 52% of patients experienced cancer recurrence within one year, emphasizing the need for careful patient selection and informed decision-making before the procedure.
Deep Circumflex Iliac Artery Free Flap Reconstruction for the Midface and Maxilla.
Atlas Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am
September 2024
Purpose: Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy accounting for 1% of all head and neck cancers. Treatment for ACC has its challenges and risks, yet few outcomes studies exist. We present long-term outcomes of patients with ACC of the head and neck treated with proton therapy (PT).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Radial forearm free flap (RFFF) donor site closure is traditionally performed with split thickness skin grafts (STSG), which can be associated with poor aesthetics, wrist stiffness, paresthesia, reduced strength, and tendon exposure. Full thickness skin grafts (FTSG) are potentially beneficial as they provide a more durable coverage, and the skin graft donor site can be closed primarily, which is more aesthetic. The aim of this systematic review is to compare the outcomes of STSG versus FTSG for closure of the RFFF donor site.
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