Is Supraclavicular Artery Island flap (SAI) a viable alternative to Free Tissue Transfer (FTT) in head and neck reconstruction? A systematic review and meta-analysis. - 24/05/23
Abstract |
Purpose |
The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of Supraclavicular Artery Island (SAI) Flap versus Free Tissue Transfer for head and neck reconstruction.
Methods |
We performed a systematic review of MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus and Cochrane Library database according to the PRISMA guidelines. Only comparative studies between the two techniques were included. Random-effects model meta-analyses were performed.
Results |
Eight studies, reporting a total of 402 patients and same number of flaps, 165 of which underwent reconstruction using supraclavicular artery island flap and 237 reconstructed with free tissue transfer were identified. No statistically significant differences were observed regarding major complications, total flap necrosis, partial flap necrosis, post operative fistula formation, donor site dehiscence, recipient site dehiscence and total flap area.
Conclusion |
Supraclavicular artery island flap and free tissue transfer seem to be comparable when used in head and neck reconstruction.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Supraclavicular artery flap, Free tissue transfer, Free flap, Head neck cancer, Systematic review, Meta-Analysis
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Vol 124 - N° 3
Article 101391- juin 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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