Hundepool CA

[BACKGROUND] Data addressing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following maxillary reconstruction with free flaps remain scarce. Insight into these outcomes is essential for clinical decision-making. [METHODS] A systematic review of M…

[BACKGROUND] Various operative techniques exist to reconstruct partial hypopharyngeal defects following total laryngectomy. The current study aimed to investigate and compare complications and functional results following commonly used reco…

[BACKGROUND] It remains unclear whether a tubed fasciocutaneous or jejunal free flap (FCFF and JFF) is preferable for reconstruction of circumferential pharyngolaryngoesophageal defects. [METHODS] All consecutive patients with circumferent…

[BACKGROUND]  The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is widely used and is considered one of the workhorse flaps in oncologic head and neck reconstructions. However, the potential for significant donor-site morbidity remains a major drawback. …

[BACKGROUND] The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) has been used extensively for complex tissue defect reconstructions; however, the potential for significant donor-site morbidity remains a major drawback. Despite an abundance of literature o…

[PURPOSE] Few comparisons have been performed between the outcomes of surgical techniques for recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome. Using a meta-analysis, this study aimed to compare the outcomes of different surgical techniques using the Bosto…

[BACKGROUND] Extracranial compression of peripheral sensory nerves is one of many origins of chronic headaches. Identifying these patients can be difficult, and they are often diagnosed with neuralgia or cervicogenic headache. The recent li…