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KMID : 0356820150310010005
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
2015 Volume.31 No. 1 p.5 ~ p.8
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Comparison Study Between Coverage Choices for Radial Forearm Free Flap Donor Site
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Jeong Woo-Shik
Choi Jong-Woo
Oh Tae-Suk
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Abstract
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Backgrounds: The purpose of this study was to compare full thickness skin graft with inguinal skin to split thickness skin graft for coverage of the radial forearm free flap donor site. Patients and Methods: 25 patients who was reconstructed with radial forearm free flap for head and neck cancer were reviewed retrospectively. Results: The graft loss rates of full thickness skin graft were less than split thickness skin graft or split thickness skin graft with dermal substitutes. The recovery times of donor site and skin graft donor site of full thickness skin graft were also shorter than split thickness skin graft or split thickness skin graft with dermal substitutes. Skin texture and aesthetic results of donor site were improved and complications as itching and pain sensation were decreased. Conclusion: Full thickness skin grafts with inguinal skin should be considered for patients requiring a radial forearm free flap.
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KEYWORD
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Head and neck neoplasms, Free tissue flaps, Full thickness skin graft
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