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24.08.2018 | Head & Neck

Quality of life after free flap surgery for cancer of the head and neck in patients with or without postoperative complications

verfasst von: Sanna Lahtinen, Petri Koivunen, Tero Ala-Kokko, Päivi Laurila, Outi Kaarela, Janne H. Liisanantti

Erschienen in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Ausgabe 10/2018

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Abstract

Background

Despite advances in surgical techniques, postoperative complications are frequent after free flap surgery for cancer of the head and neck. The present study assessed quality of life (QOL) in patients with and without postoperative complications.

Methods

QOL was evaluated using RAND-36, EORTC-C30 and H&N-35, and UW-QOL questionnaires.

Results

Of 53 assessed patients, 29 (54.7%) had at least one complication. Those with medical complications (n = 12, 22.6%) had significantly lower QOL in all domains of RAND-36 except emotional well-being. They also reported lower scores in EORTC-C30 domains of financial difficulties, pain, and insomnia and UW-QOL domains of pain, activity, and recreation. The QOL for patients without complications was comparable to the general population.

Conclusion

QOL after free flap surgery for cancer of the head and neck is reduced in patients with postoperative medical complications.

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Titel: Quality of life after free flap surgery for cancer of the head and neck in patients with or without postoperative complications
verfasst von: Sanna Lahtinen
Petri Koivunen
Tero Ala-Kokko
Päivi Laurila
Outi Kaarela
Janne H. Liisanantti
Publikationsdatum: 24.08.2018
Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Ausgabe 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Elektronische ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-018-5103-4

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