Microvascular Reconstruction of Osteonecrosis: Assessment of Long-term Quality of Life.

Authors

• Larissa Sweeny
• Erica Mayland
• Brian P Swendseid
• Joseph M Curry
• Alexandra E Kejner
• Carissa M Thomas
• Joshua J Kain
• Steve B Cannady
• Kendall Tasche
• Eben L Rosenthal
• Michael DiLeo
• Adam J Luginbuhl
• Hailey Theeuwen
• Juliana R Sarwary
• Daniel Petrisor
• Mark K Wax

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-2021

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Review long-term clinical and quality-of-life outcomes following free flap reconstruction for osteonecrosis.

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective multi-institutional review.

SETTING: Tertiary care centers.

METHODS: Patients included those undergoing free flap reconstructions for osteonecrosis of the head and neck (N = 232). Data included demographics, defect, donor site, radiation history, perioperative management, diet status, recurrence rates, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes. Quality-of-life outcomes were measured using the University of Washington Quality of Life (UW-QOL) survey.

RESULTS: Overall flap success rate was 91% (n = 212). Relative to preoperative diet, 15% reported improved diet function at 3 months following reconstruction and 26% at 5 years. Osteonecrosis recurred in 14% of patients (32/232); median time to onset was 11 months. Cancer recurrence occurred in 13% of patients (29/232); median time to onset was 34 months. Results from the UW-QOL questionnaire were as follows: no pain (45%), minor or no change in appearance (69%), return to baseline endurance level (37%), no limitations in recreation (40%), no changes in swallowing following reconstruction (28%), minor or no limitations in mastication (29%), minor or no speech difficulties (93%), no changes in shoulder function (84%), normal taste function (19%), normal saliva production (27%), generally excellent mood (44%), and no or minimal anxiety about cancer (94%).

CONCLUSION: The majority of patients maintained or had advancement in diet following reconstruction, with low rates of osteonecrosis or cancer recurrence and above-average scores on UW-QOL survey suggesting good return of function and quality of life.

Volume

165

Issue

5

First Page

636

Last Page

646

ISSN

1097-6817

Published In/Presented At

Sweeny, L., Mayland, E., Swendseid, B. P., Curry, J. M., Kejner, A. E., Thomas, C. M., Kain, J. J., Cannady, S. B., Tasche, K., Rosenthal, E. L., DiLeo, M., Luginbuhl, A. J., Theeuwen, H., Sarwary, J. R., Petrisor, D., & Wax, M. K. (2021). Microvascular Reconstruction of Osteonecrosis: Assessment of Long-term Quality of Life. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 165(5), 636–646. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599821990682

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

33618563

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article