Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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Comparison Study Between Coverage Choices for Radial Forearm Free Flap Donor Site

전완유리피판 공여부 재건에서 전층 피부이식술과 부분층 피부이식술의 비교

  • Jeong, Woo Shik (Department of Plastic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Jong Woo (Department of Plastic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) ;
  • Oh, Tae Suk (Department of Plastic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine)
  • 정우식 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 최종우 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 성형외과학교실) ;
  • 오태석 (울산대학교 의과대학 서울아산병원 성형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2015.03.27
  • Accepted : 2015.05.05
  • Published : 2015.05.30
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Abstract

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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