Micro-surgical reconstruction of the head and neck in a pediatric patient

Abstract

Aim: Carry out a retrospective analysis of pediatric patients undergoing reconstructions with free microvascular grafts of the maxillofacial territory at the Luis Calvo Mackenna Hospital during the years 2014 and 2018.

Materials and Method: Retrospective analysis of the cases reconstructed during the years 2014 and 2018 was made.

Results: A total of 11 patients were included in the sample, 7 men and 4 women. The age range of the patients was between 3 to 17 years (mean 10.1 years) . Seven Fibula flaps, 3 dorsal and 1 anterolateral thigh flaps were used for reconstruction. The success rate of the flaps was 100%.

Discussion: A discussion of the flaps and their main indications in pediatrics was made and the results of the review were compared with the cases reported.

Conclusion: The pre-operative study, adequate planning, the rehabilitation of the dental occlusion, the symmetry reconstruction and maintaining the facial contour must be objective of the reconstruction.