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Second free jejunum transfer after flap loss does not affect oral intake: A retrospective case-control study.
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Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS [J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg] 2024 Jan; Vol. 88, pp. 208-223. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 01. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: Free jejunum transfer is one of the standard procedures for restoring oral intake after total pharyngo-laryngo-esophagectomy. Flap loss leading to a second free jejunum transfer rarely occurs. This study investigated the impact of a second free jejunum transfer on post-operative oral intake.<br />Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on patients who underwent a first free jejunum transfer between July 1998 and December 2019. A total of 367 patients were included in the study. Among them, 17 patients who underwent a second free jejunum transfer because necrosis constituted the second free jejunum transfer group, whereas 350 patients who did not require a second free jejunum transfer formed the first free jejunum transfer group. The incidence of dysphagia requiring tube feeding and post-operative complications was compared between the two groups. Moreover, risk factors for dysphagia and complications were estimated.<br />Results: There were no statistically significant differences in the incidence of dysphagia post-operation between the two groups. A second free jejunum transfer was a statistically significant factor for complications at 2- and 6-months post-operation; however, there were no significant differences in complication rates at the 12-month follow-up. Furthermore, there were no significant differences in the incidence of severe complications between the two groups.<br />Conclusion: Although a second free jejunum transfer increases early complications, it is not associated with major complications and does not negatively impact oral intake. These findings support the conclusion that free jejunum transfer is safe and helps maintain post-operative quality of life.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest None.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Retrospective Studies
Case-Control Studies
Jejunum surgery
Quality of Life
Postoperative Complications epidemiology
Postoperative Complications etiology
Postoperative Complications surgery
Plastic Surgery Procedures adverse effects
Deglutition Disorders epidemiology
Deglutition Disorders etiology
Deglutition Disorders surgery
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-0539
- Volume :
- 88
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37988972
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2023.10.125