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- Title
Reconstructive Options after Oncological Rhinectomy: State of the Art.
- Authors
Migliorelli, Andrea; Sgarzani, Rossella; Cammaroto, Giovanni; De Vito, Andrea; Gessaroli, Manlio; Manuelli, Marianna; Ciorba, Andrea; Bianchini, Chiara; Pelucchi, Stefano; Meccariello, Giuseppe
- Abstract
Background: The nose is a central component of the face, and it is fundamental to an individual's recognition and attractiveness. The aim of this study is to present a review of the last twenty years literature on reconstructive techniques after oncological rhinectomy. Methods: Literature searches were conducted in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Medline and Google Scholar. "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA)" for scoping review was followed. Results: Seventeen articles regarding total rhinectomy reconstruction were finally identified in the English literature, with a total of 447 cases. The prostheses were the reconstructive choice in 213 (47.7%) patients, followed by local flaps in 172 (38.5%) and free flaps in 62 (13.8%). The forehead flap (FF) and the radial forearm free flap (RFFF) are the most frequently used flaps. Conclusions: This study shows that both prosthetic and surgical reconstruction are very suitable solutions in terms of surgical and aesthetic outcomes for the patient.
- Subjects
ONLINE information services; WELL-being; SURGICAL flaps; SYSTEMATIC reviews; PLASTIC surgery; NASAL septum; QUESTIONNAIRES; ONCOLOGIC surgery; MEDLINE
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2023, Vol 11, Issue 12, p1785
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare11121785