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December 10, 2025ANZ Journal of Surgery

Beyond the Scar: Exploring Functional Outcomes, Donor Site Morbidity and Cosmesis for Radial Forearm Free Flap Reconstruction for Head and Neck Cancer

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KDKimberley J. DavisBTBrandon TanRVRebecca L. Venchiarutti

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Overview

Observational analysis found low cosmesis and morbidity after radial forearm free flap in head and neck cancer, suggesting implications for patient care.

Key Points

  • Cosmesis and overall function after radial forearm free flap reflected low levels of deleterious impact from surgery.
  • Inpatient postoperative complications and squamous cell carcinoma were key factors evaluated across participant demographics.
  • Assessment using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire showed rural patients reported greater disabilities with grip and strength activities.
  • Consideration of patient lifestyle can minimize the negative impacts of donor site morbidity in reconstruction outcomes.

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Davis et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b372d562116f28f7e44https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70407
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