Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery

Introduction. The reconstruction of complex cervicofacial defects arising from surgical treatment for cancer is a real challenge for head and neck surgeons, especially in salvage reconstruction surgery and/or failed previous reconstruction. The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) has been wide...

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Main Authors: Christiana Maria Ribeiro Salles Vanni, Leandro Luongo de Matos, Mário Paulo Faro Junior, Jossi Ledo Kanda, Cláudio Roberto Cernea, Lenine Garcia Brandão, Fábio Roberto Pinto
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Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/384179
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author Christiana Maria Ribeiro Salles Vanni
Leandro Luongo de Matos
Mário Paulo Faro Junior
Jossi Ledo Kanda
Cláudio Roberto Cernea
Lenine Garcia Brandão
Fábio Roberto Pinto
author_facet Christiana Maria Ribeiro Salles Vanni
Leandro Luongo de Matos
Mário Paulo Faro Junior
Jossi Ledo Kanda
Cláudio Roberto Cernea
Lenine Garcia Brandão
Fábio Roberto Pinto
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description Introduction. The reconstruction of complex cervicofacial defects arising from surgical treatment for cancer is a real challenge for head and neck surgeons, especially in salvage reconstruction surgery and/or failed previous reconstruction. The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) has been widely used in these specific situations due to its reliability and low rate of failure or complications. Objectives. Identify factors that determine complications and influence the final outcome of the reconstructions with PMMF in salvage cancer surgery or in salvage reconstruction. Methods. A cross-sectional study design was used to evaluate a sample including 17 surgical patients treated over a period of ten years that met the inclusion criteria. Results. Reconstruction was successful in 13 cases (76.5%), with two cases of partial flap loss and no case of total loss. Complications occurred in 13 cases (76.5%) and were specifically related to the flap in nine instances (52.9%). An association was identified between the development of major complications and reconstruction of the hypopharynx (𝑃=0.013) as well as in patients submitted to surgery in association with radiation therapy as a previous cancer treatment (𝑃=0.002). The former condition is also associated with major reconstruction failure (𝑃=0.018). An even lower incidence of major complications was noted in patients under the age of 53 (𝑃=0.044). Conclusion. Older patients, with hypopharyngeal defects and submitted to previous surgery plus radiation therapy, presented a higher risk of complications and reconstruction failure with PMMF.
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spelling doaj-art-270c6ca31c684afb91f7b3833d69d71d2025-02-03T07:25:05ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2012-01-01201210.1100/2012/384179384179Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck SurgeryChristiana Maria Ribeiro Salles Vanni0Leandro Luongo de Matos1Mário Paulo Faro Junior2Jossi Ledo Kanda3Cláudio Roberto Cernea4Lenine Garcia Brandão5Fábio Roberto Pinto6Department of Head and Neck Surgery, ABC Medical School, São Paulo, SP, BrazilDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, ABC Medical School, São Paulo, SP, BrazilDepartment of General Surgery, ABC Medical School, São Paulo, SP, BrazilDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, ABC Medical School, São Paulo, SP, BrazilDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, BrazilDepartment of Head and Neck Surgery, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, BrazilSão Paulo State Cancer Institute and Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, SP, BrazilIntroduction. The reconstruction of complex cervicofacial defects arising from surgical treatment for cancer is a real challenge for head and neck surgeons, especially in salvage reconstruction surgery and/or failed previous reconstruction. The pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMF) has been widely used in these specific situations due to its reliability and low rate of failure or complications. Objectives. Identify factors that determine complications and influence the final outcome of the reconstructions with PMMF in salvage cancer surgery or in salvage reconstruction. Methods. A cross-sectional study design was used to evaluate a sample including 17 surgical patients treated over a period of ten years that met the inclusion criteria. Results. Reconstruction was successful in 13 cases (76.5%), with two cases of partial flap loss and no case of total loss. Complications occurred in 13 cases (76.5%) and were specifically related to the flap in nine instances (52.9%). An association was identified between the development of major complications and reconstruction of the hypopharynx (𝑃=0.013) as well as in patients submitted to surgery in association with radiation therapy as a previous cancer treatment (𝑃=0.002). The former condition is also associated with major reconstruction failure (𝑃=0.018). An even lower incidence of major complications was noted in patients under the age of 53 (𝑃=0.044). Conclusion. Older patients, with hypopharyngeal defects and submitted to previous surgery plus radiation therapy, presented a higher risk of complications and reconstruction failure with PMMF.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/384179
spellingShingle Christiana Maria Ribeiro Salles Vanni
Leandro Luongo de Matos
Mário Paulo Faro Junior
Jossi Ledo Kanda
Cláudio Roberto Cernea
Lenine Garcia Brandão
Fábio Roberto Pinto
Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
The Scientific World Journal
title Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
title_full Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
title_fullStr Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
title_short Enhanced Morbidity of Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Used for Salvage after Previously Failed Oncological Treatment and Unsuccessful Reconstructive Head and Neck Surgery
title_sort enhanced morbidity of pectoralis major myocutaneous flap used for salvage after previously failed oncological treatment and unsuccessful reconstructive head and neck surgery
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/384179
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